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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
Sharp spike on outer point of star 7 OBV. 6. S1UH, S7UH-UHHb, S8LH, S13UE. Stars are well in from rim and mostly sharp. Date is 7 ½ mm. 183 are even at bottom, but 3 is lower at top. 6 is larger and higher. RTY in LIBERTY is weak. Stars 10, 12 and 13 are recut at upper points.
Reverse Description
Olive stem entirely over top of C REV. G. A1C, A2C, A3C. 50 C. is 1 mm. and high, with a small C, that is almost entirely under the stem. The 5 has a straight top and loop is nearly closed. A-A is 1 mm. Left side of D and right side of E are in line. I left of T. Center dot between crossbars 3 and 4. Line 1 of stripe 4 extends to crossbar 2 at top and well below border of shield at bottom. (63,63,62,60,60) R.3
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194448
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
Variety 2:
O-109
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:
4-
PCGS #:
39945
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1836 50c Lettered Edge, O-109 MS
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1836 50c Lettered Edge, O-109 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$26,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $14,500 | $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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$240
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$960
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$660
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-109, Low R.4, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/14 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (2/19 and 0/0+). CDN: $150...
$169
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-109, R.3, AU53 PCGS. Ex: Frederick Collection. PCGS Population: (2/2). NGC Census: (0/11). AU53. ...
$360
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-109, R.3, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/4). NGC Census: (0/10). AU50. Mintage 6,545,000. ...
$312
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-109, R.3, MS64 NGC. ...
$2,291
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-109, R.3, MS62 PCGS. ...
$1,528
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-109, Low R.4, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/6). NGC Census: (4/11). XF45. Mintage 6,545,000. ...
$216
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-109, Low R.4, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/10). Mintage 6,545,000....
$210
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-109, Low R.4, AU55 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (0/1). Mintage 6,545,000....
$552
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-109, Low R.4, VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (2/19). PCGS Population: (2/13). VF35. Mintage 6,545,000. ...
$159
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-109, R.3, AU53 PCGS. Ex: Frederick Collection. PCGS Population: (2/2). NGC Census: (0/10). AU53. ...
$312
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-109, R.3, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/3). NGC Census: (0/8). Mintage: 6,545,000. ...
$329
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$234
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$396
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$94
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$141
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