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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:
226428
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, Beaded Reverse
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:
1
PCGS #:
39965
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Coin Value History
1836 50c Lettered Edge, Beaded Reverse MS
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1836 50c Lettered Edge, Beaded Reverse 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 Capped Bust, Beaded Reverse, O-106, R.1 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. XF40 Details. ...
$139
1836 50C Beaded Reverse, O-106, R.1, Fine 15 PCGS. CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. ...
$134
1836 50C Beaded Reverse, O-106a, R.2, XF45 PCGS. CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. ...
$415
1836 50C Capped Bust, Lettered Edge, Beaded Reverse, O-106, R.1 -- Scratched, Cleaned, Retoned -- ANACS Details. AU58. Min...
$149
1836 50C Beaded Reverse, O-106, R.1, AU53 PCGS....
$516
1836 50C Beaded Reverse, O-106a, R.2, MS64+ PCGS. CAC....
$4,800
1836 50C Beaded Reverse, O-106a, R.2, -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. AU Details. ...
$252
1836 50C Beaded Reverse, O-106a, R.2, AU55 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (4/9 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (2/5 and 0/0+). CDN: $37...
$1,620
50C 1836 BEADED REVERSE. PCGS MS62
$2,585
1836 50C Beaded Reverse, O-106a, R.3, Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (1/25). PCGS Population: (0/33). Fine 12. ...
$84
1836 50C Beaded Reverse, O-106a, R.3, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/27). NGC Census: (1/23). ...
$89
1836 50C Beaded Reverse, O-106a, R.3, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/20). NGC Census: (2/17)....
$156
1836 50C Beaded Reverse, O-106, R.1, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/37). NGC Census: (0/20). VF20. ...
$120
1836 50C Beaded Reverse, O-106a, R.3, MS63 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,760
1836 50C Beaded Reverse, O-106, R.1, XF40 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 8 in 40, 27 finer. CAC: 1 in 40, 6 finer (5/26). CDN:...
$586
1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Lettered Edge. O-106a. Rarity-3. Beaded Border on Reverse. Fine-15 (PCGS).
$50
1836 50C Lettered Edge, Beaded Reverse, O-106, R.1, XF45 PCGS. CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 6,545,000....
$238
1836 50C Lettered Edge, Beaded Reverse, O-106, R.1, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (0/4). PCGS Population: (3/3). CDN: $620 Whsle. Bi...
$1,440
1836 50C Lettered Edge, Beaded Reverse, O-106a, R.2, AU53 NGC....
$480
1836 50C Beaded Reverse, O-106a, R.3, MS64+ PCGS. ...
$4,230
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