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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
Bar with dot at right loop of 6 OBV. 8. S1UE, S7B-UHHb, S8LE, S13UE. Stars are sharp and star 6 is sharply recut at lower left point. Date is 7 ½ mm. and 83 closer than 18 or 36. A short horizontal bar with dot like end protrudes from right loop of 6. There is roughness and signs of recutting around 183. (See appendix for comment on bar-dot varieties.)
Reverse Description
Die line joins two lower arrowheads REV. J. A1B, A2LE, A3UE. 50 C. is 1 ¼ mm. and high with well-formed figures. The 5 is much higher than 0 with sharply curved top and tipped more to left. The C. is large. A- A is ¾ mm. A die line joins the lower arrowhead to back of the center one. Left sides of T-I in line. Oval centering dot between lines 3 and 4. (65,64,64,63,63) R.1
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194451
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
Variety 2:
O-112
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 #:
39959
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Coin Value History
1836 50c Lettered Edge, Bar Dot, O-112 MS
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1836 50c Lettered Edge, Bar Dot, O-112 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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$763
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$960
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$1,740
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-112, R.2, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (2/4). Mintage 6,545,000....
$660
1836 50C Lettered Edge, Bar Dot, O-112, R.2, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/24). NGC Census: (1/21). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid fo...
$134
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-112, R.1, MS64 PCGS. ...
$2,040
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-112, R.1, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU 50 Details. NGC Census: (2/11). PCGS Population: (2/12). AU50. ...
$156
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-112, R.1, AU53 PCGS. Ex: Frederick Collection. PCGS Population: (3/9). NGC Census: (5/6). AU53. M...
$282
1836 50C Lettered Edge, Bar Dot, O-112, R.1, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/16). NGC Census: (2/18). XF40. Mintage 6,545,00...
$144
1836 50C Lettered Edge, Bar Dot, O-112, R.2, AU55 PCGS. CAC....
$492
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-112, R.1, MS62 NGC. ...
$940
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-112, R.1, MS63 PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,762
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-112, R.2, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/5 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (2/4 and 0/0+). CDN: $620 Whsle...
$780
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1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-112, R.1, MS64 PCGS Secure. ...
$3,120
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-112, R.1, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/11). NGC Census: (2/11). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for proble...
$329
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$288
1836 50C Lettered Edge, Bar Dot, O-112, R.1, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/16). NGC Census: (2/18). XF40. Mintage 6,545,00...
$180
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