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Obverse Description
Portrait of Liberty facing left with a cap and the word LIBERTY on a ribbon above her brow. 7 stars on the left periphery and 6 stars on the right side represent 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 50C is centered below the eagle.
Catalog Information
GSID:
6213
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1836
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 50 C.
Fineness:
0.89
Weight (gr):
13.48 gr
Weight (oz):
0.4755 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3868 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
32.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Lettered
Variety:
Lettered Edge
Coin Date:
1836
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
6,545,000
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
PCGS #:
6169
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Coin Value History
1836 50c Lettered Edge MS
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1836 50c Lettered Edge MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$60,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $50,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Lettered Edge, 1807-1836 MS [Type]
![Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Lettered Edge, 1807-1836 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1807_50c_au58.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $38 – $115,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, 50/20 MS
Worth: $100 – $78,000
1807 50c Bearded Goddess, 50/20 MS
Worth: $1,600 – $60,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, Small Stars MS
Worth: $100 – $84,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, Large Stars MS
Worth: $100 – $300,000
1808/7 50c Overdate MS
Worth: $58 – $60,000
1808 50c MS
Worth: $43 – $55,200
1809 50c XXX Edge MS
Worth: $80 – $38,400
1809 50c MS
Worth: $50 – $30,000
1809 50c III Edge MS
Worth: $65 – $63,000
1810 50c MS
Worth: $40 – $48,000
1811/10 50c Punctuated Date MS
Worth: $75 – $32,400
1811 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $48,000
1811 50c Small 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $115,000
1812/1 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-117, R.3, XF45 NGC. CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 6,545,000. ...
$293
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-119, Low R.4, AU55 PCGS. CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 6,545,000. ...
$732
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-110, R.1, XF40 NGC. CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 6,545,000. ...
$244
1836 50C Lettered Edge, 50/00, O-116a, High R.5 -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. Good Details. ...
$119
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-104, High R.4, VF35 PCGS. CAC. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 6,545,000. ...
$293
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-110, R.1, VF20 NGC. CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 6,545,000. ...
$139
1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Lettered Edge. O-101a. Rarity-1. Fine-15 (PCGS).
$129
1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Lettered Edge. O-112. Rarity-2. Bar Dot. EF Details--Spot Removed (PCGS).
$195
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-114, R.2, MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,782
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-119, Low R.4, Fine 12 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 1 in 12, 20 finer (11/25)....
$79
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-113, R.2, VG10 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. Incorrectly designated as O-110 by PCGS. CDN: $66 ...
$99
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-113a, R.3, AU53 PCGS. CAC. Ex: Frederick Collection. PCGS Population: 2 in 53, 7 finer (10/25). C...
$537
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-117, R.3, VF30 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 3 in 30, 19 finer (11/25). CDN: $...
$149
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-114, R.2, AU50 NGC. Mintage 6,545,000....
$312
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-110, R.1, AU58 PCGS. Mintage 6,545,000....
$750
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-111, Low R.4, MS62 PCGS. CAC....
$1,740
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-110, R.1, MS61 NGC....
$960
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-115, R.3, MS63 PCGS....
$1,500
1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Lettered Edge. O-112. Rarity-2. Die State 112.1. MS-60 (PCGS).
$930
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-115, R.3, MS66 CACG....
$15,600
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