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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
Large medium high date OBV. 15. S1UH, S7B-CHb, S8UH, S13B. Date is 7 ½ mm. and a shade higher than most. The numerals are the largest seen in 1836, they are well aligned with 18 a little wider than 836.
Reverse Description
Line 1 of stripe 6 to fifth crossbar REV. Q. A1UH, A2C, A3UH. 50 C. is 1 ¾ mm. with a small C. and set high. A-A is 1 ¼ mm. I is centered under upper right serif of T. Besides the deep penetration of line 1 of stripe 6 to the fifth crossbar, the center line of same stripe is visible to at least the third crossbar. Diagonal die lines visible on some specimens between tail feathers and left wing. (65,64,62,62,62) R.3
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194460
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-119
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 #:
39953
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Coin Value History
1836 50c Lettered Edge, O-119 MS
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1836 50c Lettered Edge, O-119 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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Worth: $43 – $55,200
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Worth: $80 – $38,400
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Worth: $50 – $30,000
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Worth: $65 – $63,000
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Worth: $40 – $48,000
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Worth: $75 – $32,400
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$342
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$732
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$79
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-119, Low R.4, VF35 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 3 in 35, 16 finer (11/25). CD...
$180
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$1,080
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$312
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-119, Low R.4, AU58 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (3/1). NGC Census: (2/2). CDN: $744 Whsle. Bid for...
$930
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-119, R.3, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/9). NGC Census: (3/18). XF40. Mintage 6,545,000. ...
$114
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-119, Low R.4, XF45 NGC. Ex: Stack's West 57th Street Collection. NGC Census: 5 in 45, 13 finer (1...
$281
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-119, Low R.4, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (6/5). PCGS Population: (0/4). AU55. Mintage 6,545,000. ...
$384
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-119, Low R.4, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/15). NGC Census: (0/23). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$139
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$258
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$100
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$228
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$99
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$306
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$360
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