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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:
6214
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, 50/00
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
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
6170
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Coin Value History
1836 50c Lettered Edge, 50/00 MS
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1836 50c Lettered Edge, 50/00 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$43,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $36,000 | $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
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$149
1836 50C 50/00, Lettered Edge, O-116, R.2, VF20 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 4 in 20, 51 finer (11/25)....
$294
1836 50C Lettered Edge, 50/00, O-116, R.2, XF45 PCGS. Mintage 6,545,000....
$427
1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Lettered Edge. O-116. Rarity-2. 50/00. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$336
1836 50C 50/00, Lettered Edge, O-116, R.2, MS61 PCGS....
$2,880
1836 50C 50/00, Lettered Edge, O-116, R.2, MS63 NGC....
$4,080
1836 50C 50/00, Lettered Edge, O-116, R.2, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (7/9). Mintage 6,545,000....
$1,560
1836 50C 50/00, Lettered Edge, O-116, R.2, MS64 PCGS. CAC....
$8,700
1836 50C 50/00, Lettered Edge, O-116, R.2, MS62 PCGS. Star 12 is broadly recut and the 1 in the date sits too high and far ...
$3,120
1836 50C 50/00, Lettered Edge, O-116, R.2, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/8). NGC Census: (5/23). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for ...
$630
1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Lettered Edge. O-116. Rarity-2. 50/00. VF-25 (PCGS).
$264
1836 50C 50/00, Lettered Edge, O-116, R.2, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (7/16). PCGS Population: (3/5). CDN: $1,350 Whsle. Bid for...
$900
1836 50c PCGS VF35 (Lettered Edge 50/00)
$350
1836 50C 50/00, Lettered Edge, O-116, R.2, XF40 NGC. EX: Jules Reiver Collection. NGC Census: (5/38). PCGS Population: (4/2...
$348
1836 50C 50/00, Lettered Edge, O-116, R.2, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/25). NGC Census: (2/45). Mintage 6,545,000. ...
$264
1836 50C 50/00, Lettered Edge AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (10/38). NGC Census: (0/1). Mintage: 6,545,000. CDN Wsl. Price for...
$646
1836 50C 50/00, Lettered Edge Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (0/1). PCGS Population (3/100). Mintage: 6,545,000. Numismedia Wsl. ...
$153
1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Lettered Edge. Overton-116. 50/00. Rarity-2. Lettered Edge. Mint State-65 (PCGS).
$35,250
1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Lettered Edge. O-116. Rarity-2. 50/00. VG-8 (NGC).
$76
1836 50C 50 Over 00--Graffiti--ICG. AG 3 Details. O-102. NGC Census: (0/60). PCGS Population (0/44). Numismedia Wsl. Pric...
$11
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