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Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Reeded Edge, 1836-1839 MS [Type]

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3866 oz +0.83%
$24.82
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Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Reeded Edge, 1836-1839 MS [Type]
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Obverse Description

Portrait of Liberty facing left with a cap and the word LIBERTY on a ribbon above her brow. In a change from the lettered-edge coins, there are now 6 stars on the left periphery and 7 stars on the right side, representing the original 13 colonies. The date appears centered at the bottom.

Reverse Description

An heraldic eagle holding olive branches and 3 arrows in its claws is surrounded by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. A ribbon below bears the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The denomination of 50 CENTS is centered below the eagle.

Catalog Information

GSID: 72412
Designer: John Reich
Obverse Designer: John Reich
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, [Date]
Reverse Designer: John Reich
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 50 CENTS
Fineness: 0.9
Weight (gr): 13.36 gr
Weight (oz): 0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.3866 oz
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 30
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: Reeded Edge
Variety 2: 1836-1839
Coin Date: Capped Bust Half Dollar
Denomination: 50c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Coinage Type: Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years: 1836-1839
Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #: 6174
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Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Reeded Edge, 1836-1839 MS [Type]
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3866 oz +0.83%
$24.82
GSID:72412 PCGS:6174 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Reeded Edge, 1836-1839 MS [Type]
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS67 CAC $194,500 $1,234
MS67 - $162,000 $1,234
MS66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS66 - $1,234 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234
AG3 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG3 - $1,234 $1,234
AG2 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG2 - $1,234 $1,234

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