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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
First 9 stars rather flat, last 4 are sharp OBV. 4. S1B, S7LE-UHHb, S8LE, S13UH. Most stars are partially flat but the last four are sharp. Date is 7 ½ mm. with nicely formed and well aligned figures.
Reverse Description
Extensions on right base of A1 REV. E. A1LE, A2LH, A3UE. 50 C. is 1 mm. with a larger 50 than most in 1836. A-A is 1 ¼ mm. Left side of T and right side of I in line. Most of the stripe lines extend to crossbars 2 and 3. Line 2 and 3 of stripe five extend below feathers into field. This reverse is the only reverse in the lettered edge series that has a raised edge with beaded segments. (65,65,64,64,64) R.1
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194443
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, Beaded Reverse
Variety 2:
O-106
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:
1
PCGS #:
39966
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Coin Value History
1836 50c Lettered Edge, Beaded Reverse, O-106 MS
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1836 50c Lettered Edge, Beaded Reverse, O-106 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 |
Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Lettered Edge, 1807-1836 MS [Type]
![Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Lettered Edge, 1807-1836 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1807_50c_au58.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $38 – $115,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, 50/20 MS
Worth: $100 – $78,000
1807 50c Bearded Goddess, 50/20 MS
Worth: $1,600 – $60,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, Small Stars MS
Worth: $100 – $84,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, Large Stars MS
Worth: $100 – $300,000
1808/7 50c Overdate MS
Worth: $58 – $60,000
1808 50c MS
Worth: $43 – $55,200
1809 50c XXX Edge MS
Worth: $80 – $38,400
1809 50c MS
Worth: $50 – $30,000
1809 50c III Edge MS
Worth: $65 – $63,000
1810 50c MS
Worth: $40 – $48,000
1811/10 50c Punctuated Date MS
Worth: $75 – $32,400
1811 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $48,000
1811 50c Small 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $115,000
1812/1 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1836 50C Beaded Reverse, Lettered Edge, O-106, R.1, MS64 NGC. ...
$3,172
1836 50C Beaded Reverse, O-106, R.1, Fine 15 PCGS. CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. ...
$134
1836 50C Capped Bust, Beaded Reverse, O-106, R.1 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. XF40 Details. ...
$139
1836 50C Lettered Edge, Beaded Reverse, O-106, R.1, XF45 PCGS. CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 6,545,000....
$238
1836 50C Capped Bust, Lettered Edge, Beaded Reverse, O-106, R.1 -- Scratched, Cleaned, Retoned -- ANACS Details. AU58. Min...
$149
1836 50C Beaded Reverse, O-106, R.1, AU53 PCGS....
$516
1836 50C Beaded Reverse, O-106, R.1, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/37). NGC Census: (0/20). VF20. ...
$120
1836 50C Beaded Reverse, O-106, R.1, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/4). NGC Census: (4/4). From The Southeast Kansas...
$400
1836 50C Beaded Reverse, O-106, R.1, MS62 PCGS. Gold CAC. ...
$3,055
1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Lettered Edge. O-106. Rarity-1. Beaded Border on Reverse. AU-50 (PCGS).
$588
1836 50C O-106, Lettered Edge, Beaded Reverse VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (0/0). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$164
1836 50C Beaded Reverse, O-106, R.1, XF40 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 8 in 40, 27 finer. CAC: 1 in 40, 6 finer (5/26). CDN:...
$586
1836 50C Lettered Edge, Beaded Reverse, O-106, R.1, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (0/4). PCGS Population: (3/3). CDN: $620 Whsle. Bi...
$1,440
1836 50C Beaded Reverse, O-106, R.1, AU53 PCGS. Inaccurately attributed by PCGS as O-106a....
$900
1836 50C Beaded Reverse, O-106, R.1, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/4). NGC Census: (4/4)....
$588
50C 1836 0-106, BEADED REV PCGS AU58 CAC
$1,821
1836 50C Beaded Reverse, O-106, R.1, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/8). NGC Census: (1/8). AU53. ...
$384
1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Lettered Edge. O-106. Rarity-1. Beaded Reverse. AU-55 (NGC).
$900
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