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1836 50c Reeded Edge PR

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3866 oz +1.5%
$25.00
1836 50c Reeded Edge PR
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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: 6217
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: 0.9
Weight (gr): 13.36 gr
Weight (oz): 0.4755 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.3866 oz
Strike Type: Proof
Diameter: 30
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: Reeded Edge
Coin Date: 1836
Denomination: 50c
Designation: PR
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 10–15 known
Coinage Type: Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years: 1836-1839
Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #: 6223
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1836 50c Reeded Edge PR
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1836 50c Reeded Edge PR
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3866 oz +1.5%
$25.00
GSID:6217 PCGS:6223 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1836 50c Reeded Edge PR
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
PR66 CAC $126,000 $1,234
PR66 - $102,000 $1,234
PR65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR65 - $1,234 $1,234
PR64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR64 - $1,234 $1,234
PR63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR63 - $1,234 $1,234
PR62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR62 - $1,234 $1,234
PR61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR61 - $1,234 $1,234
PR60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR60 - $1,234 $1,234

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1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Reeded Edge. 50 CENTS. GR-1, the only known dies. Rarity-6+ as a Proof. Proof-63 (PCGS). CMQ.
$26,400
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$22,912
Sold 4/21/2021
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1836 50C Reeded Edge PR65 NGC. ...
1836 50C Reeded Edge PR65 NGC. ...
$49,938
Sold 1/14/2013
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1836 50C Reeded Edge PR64 PCGS. ...
1836 50C Reeded Edge PR64 PCGS. ...
$51,750
Sold 5/3/2009
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$25,300
Sold 9/23/2007
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1836 50C Reeded Edge PR63 NGC. GR-1, Low R.7 as a proof. ...
1836 50C Reeded Edge PR63 NGC. GR-1, Low R.7 as a proof. ...
$27,614
Sold 4/24/2021
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1836 50C Reeded Edge PR62 PCGS. GR-1, Low R.7 as a proof. ...
1836 50C Reeded Edge PR62 PCGS. GR-1, Low R.7 as a proof. ...
$24,675
Sold 1/12/2015
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1836 50C Reeded Edge PR65 NGC. ...
$54,625
Sold 1/7/2006
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1836 50C Reeded Edge PR64 NGC. ...
1836 50C Reeded Edge PR64 NGC. ...
$29,900
Sold 5/3/2009
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1836 50C Reeded Edge PR63 NGC. GR-1, Low R.7 as a proof. ...
1836 50C Reeded Edge PR63 NGC. GR-1, Low R.7 as a proof. ...
$25,850
Sold 1/12/2015
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1836 50C Reeded Edge PR62 PCGS. On November 8, 1836, Mint Director Robert Maskell Patterson presented ten specimen striking...
$34,500
Sold 12/14/2005
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1836 50C Reeded Edge PR64 NGC. ...
1836 50C Reeded Edge PR64 NGC. ...
$37,375
Sold 6/29/2008
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1836 50C Reeded Edge PR63 NGC. GR-1. ...
1836 50C Reeded Edge PR63 NGC. GR-1. ...
$32,900
Sold 4/28/2013
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1836 50C REED EDGE
$24,150
Sold 6/6/1997
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$43,125
Sold 6/25/2008
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$37,375
Sold 10/17/2006
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$26,450
Sold 9/10/2006
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1836 50C Reeded Edge PR63 Cameo PCGS. On November 8, 1836,...
$43,125
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$14,375
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$23,100
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