1836/1336 Lettered Edge Half Dollar MS Values

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Melt: $31.23 (0.3868 oz Silver)

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1836/1336 Lettered Edge Half Dollar MS Values

Details

down This coin is made of 89% silver; 11% copper and has a current melt value of $31.23

Obverse: 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: 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.

Basic Information

GSID:

68641

Coin Date:

1836/1336

Denomination:

50c / 50 Cents

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

6,545,000

Coinage Type:

Capped bust half dollar

Coinage Years:

1807-1836

Composition:

89% silver; 11% copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Lettered Edge

Rarity:

R-1

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.89

Weight:

13.48 gr

Weight:

0.4755 oz

Precious Metal Weight:

0.3868 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

32.5 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

John Reich

Obverse Lettering:

LIBERTY, 1836

Obverse Designer:

John Reich

Reverse Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 50 C.

Reverse Designer:

John Reich

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