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Rarity ratings provided courtesy of the Bust Half Nut Club Rarity Ratings Committee as published in their 2020 BHNC study report.
Obverse Description
First 9 stars rather flat, last 4 are sharp OBV. 4. S1B, S7LE-UHHb, S8LE, S13UH. Most stars are partially flat but the last four are sharp. Date is 7 ½ mm. with nicely formed and well aligned figures.
Reverse Description
Extensions on right base of A1 REV. E. A1LE, A2LH, A3UE. 50 C. is 1 mm. with a larger 50 than most in 1836. A-A is 1 ¼ mm. Left side of T and right side of I in line. Most of the stripe lines extend to crossbars 2 and 3. Line 2 and 3 of stripe five extend below feathers into field. This reverse is the only reverse in the lettered edge series that has a raised edge with beaded segments. (65,65,64,64,64) R.1
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194444
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
Variety 2:
O-106a
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 #:
39967
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Coin Value History
1836 50c Lettered Edge, Beaded Reverse, O-106a MS
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1836 50c Lettered Edge, Beaded Reverse, O-106a MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$22,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $12,500 | $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: $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
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Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1836 50C Beaded Reverse, O-106a, R.2, XF45 PCGS. CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. ...
$415
1836 50C Lettered Edge, Beaded Reverse, O-106a, R.2, AU53 NGC....
$480
1836 50C Beaded Reverse, O-106a, R.2, MS64+ PCGS. CAC....
$4,800
1836 50C Beaded Reverse, O-106a, R.2, XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (5/13). PCGS Population: (2/25). CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$139
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
1836 50C Lettered Edge, Beaded Reverse, O-106a, R.2, AU58 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (2/4). NGC Census: (2/3). AU58. ...
$900
1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Lettered Edge. O-106a. Rarity-3. Beaded Border on Reverse. Fine-15 (PCGS).
$50
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-106a, R.3, MS63 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,760
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-106a, R.2, XF45 NGC. Mintage 6,545,000....
$300
1836 50C Beaded Reverse, O-106a, R.3, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/8). NGC Census: (1/6). ...
$494
1836 50C Beaded Reverse, O-106a, R.3, MS64+ PCGS. ...
$4,230
1836 50C Beaded Reverse, O-106a, R.3, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/18). NGC Census: (5/12). XF40. ...
$240
1836 50C Beaded Reverse, O-106a, R.3, AU50 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (3/12). NGC Census: (0/7). AU50....
$276
1836 50C Beaded Reverse, O-106a, R.3, AU55 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (3/7 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (2/4 and 0/0+). ...
$494
1836 50C Beaded Reverse, O-106a, R.3, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (2/3). PCGS Population: (3/4). AU58. ...
$784
1836 50C Beaded Reverse, O-106a, R.3, VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (1/17). PCGS Population: (4/19). ...
$104
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