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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:
226427
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:
Proof
Diameter:
32.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Lettered
Variety:
Lettered Edge
Variety 2:
O-109
Coin Date:
1836
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
6–10 known
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
PCGS #:
147881
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Coin Value History
1836 50c Lettered Edge, O-109 PR
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1836 50c Lettered Edge, O-109 PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$252,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $210,000 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1818 50c PR
Worth: $24,000 – $150,000
1820 50c PR
Worth: $60,000 – $72,000
1821 50c PR
Worth: $65,000 – $144,000
1822 50c PR
Worth: $65,000 – $78,000
1823 50c PR
Worth: $75,000 – $90,000
1824/1 50c O-101 PR
Worth: $75,000 – $75,000
1825 50c PR
Worth: $35,000 – $108,000
1826 50c PR
Worth: $30,000 – $102,000
1827 50c PR
Worth: $40,000 – $312,000
1829 50c PR
Worth: $45,000 – $120,000
1830 50c PR
Worth: $36,000 – $96,000
1831 50c PR
Worth: $60,000 – $102,000
1832 50c Small Letters PR
Worth: $30,000 – $480,000
1833 50c Crushed Lettered Edge PR
Worth: $180,000 – $216,000
1834 50c PR
Worth: $22,000 – $150,000
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