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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:
194466
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, Bar Dot
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 #:
39958
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Coin Value History
1836 50c Lettered Edge, Bar Dot MS
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1836 50c Lettered Edge, Bar Dot MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$22,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $12,000 | $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 |
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Worth: $38 – $115,000
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Worth: $100 – $78,000
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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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$451
1836 50C Lettered Edge, Bar Dot, O-112, R.2, AU55 NGC. CAC. CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 6,545,000. ...
$763
1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-121. Rarity-5+. Bar Dot. VF Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$408
1836 50C Lettered Edge, Bar Dot, O-122, R.2, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 3 in 50, 11 finer (10/25). CDN: $255 Whsle. Bid fo...
$378
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-120, Low R.4, MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (44/239). Mintage 6,545,000....
$962
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-122, R.2, AU58 NGC....
$870
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-121, Bar Dot, High R.5, XF45 PCGS....
$2,520
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-118, R.3, Fine 15 PCGS. Mintage 6,545,000....
$264
1836 50C Lettered Edge, Bar Dot, O-112, R.2, MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/2 and 0/0+). Mintage 6,545,000....
$960
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-112, R.2, MS63 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (0/1). Mintage 6,545,000....
$1,740
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-120, Bar Dot, Low R.4, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (1/18). PCGS Population: (4/13). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bi...
$105
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-120, Bar Dot, Low R.4, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/12). NGC Census: (0/18). CDN: $150 Whsle. B...
$204
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-121, Bar Dot, High R.5, VF20 PCGS....
$1,080
1836 50C Lettered Edge, Bar Dot, O-122, R.2, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/23). NGC Census: (1/28). CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for...
$109
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-122, R.2, MS64 PCGS....
$4,560
50C 1836 BAR DOT. PCGS MS65 CAC
$9,988
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-118, R.3, XF40 ANACS. NGC Census: (2/12). PCGS Population: (2/8). XF40. Mintage 6,545,000. From...
$89
1836 50C Lettered Edge, Bar Dot, O-121, High R.5, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/13). NGC Census: (0/3). Fine 12. ...
$516
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-121, High R.5, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/13). NGC Census: (0/3). From The Southeast Kan...
$588
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-122, R.2, AU53 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 22 in 53, 174 finer (11/25). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU...
$488
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