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Obverse Description
Portrait of Liberty facing left with a cap and the word LIBERTY on a ribbon above her brow. In a change from the lettered-edge coins, there are now 6 stars on the left periphery and 7 stars on the right side, representing 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 50 CENTS is centered below the eagle.
Catalog Information
GSID:
6221
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1838
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 50 CENTS
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
13.36 gr
Weight (oz):
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3866 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Reeded Edge
Coin Date:
1838
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,546,000
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1836-1839
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
6177
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Coin Value History
1838 50c Reeded Edge MS
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1838 50c Reeded Edge MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$194,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $162,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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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1838 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Reeded Edge. HALF DOL. GR-12. Rarity-4. MS-64 (CACG).
$7,320
1838 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Reeded Edge. HALF DOL. GR-11. Rarity-1. EF-45 (PCGS).
$512
1838 50C GR-8, R.2, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 2 in 55, 1 finer (3/26). CDN: $690 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 3,...
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1838 50C GR-13, R.1, AU50 PCGS. CDN: $460 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 3,546,000....
$671
1838 50C VF30 PCGS. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 3,546,000. ...
$268
1838 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Reeded Edge. HALF DOL. GR-11. Rarity-1. AU-58 (PCGS).
$1,320
1838 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Reeded Edge. HALF DOL. GR-11. Rarity-1. Unc Details--Obverse Cleaned (NGC).
$840
1838 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Reeded Edge. HALF DOL. GR-3. Rarity-2. MS-62 (PCGS). OGH Rattler.
$3,000
1838 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Reeded Edge. HALF DOL. GR-4. Rarity-1. VF-35 (PCGS).
$240
1838 50C GR-12, R.4, AU53 PCGS. Mintage 3,546,000....
$900
1838 50C XF40 PCGS. Mintage 3,546,000....
$312
1838 50C GR-6, R.3, MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (48/91). Mintage 3,546,000....
$2,640
1838 50C GR-13, R.1, MS65 PCGS....
$15,000
1838 50C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (41/1769). Mintage 3,546,000. ...
$186
1838 50C GR-12, R.4, MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 3,546,000....
$1,320
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$504
1838 50C Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (13/1367). PCGS Population: (19/1785). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage...
$99
1838 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Reeded Edge. HALF DOL. MS-60 (PCGS). CAC. OGH Generation 3.1.
$1,500
1838 50c NGC VF20 (Reeded Edge)
$140
1838 50c ICG VG-08 (Reeded Edge)
$72
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