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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:
6216
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 (FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR)
Variety:
Lettered Edge
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 #:
6221
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Coin Value History
1836 50c Lettered Edge PR
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1836 50C Lettered Edge PR63 NGC. O-101, R.1, likely Low R.7 as a proof. ...
$36,000
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-109, R.7 as a proof, PR65+ PCGS. ...
$70,500
1836 50C Lettered Edge, 50 over 00 PR66 NGC. O-116, R.7 as proof. ...
$96,938
1836 50C Lettered Edge PR64 NGC. O-106, R.7 as a proof. ...
$47,000
1836 50C Lettered Edge PR67 NGC. O-109, R.3. ...
$94,000
1836 50C Lettered Edge PR63 NGC. O-101, R.1, likely Low R.7 as a proof. ...
$27,600
1836 50C 50/00 Lettered Edge PR65 PCGS. O-116, R.7 as a Proof. ...
$76,375
1836 50C Lettered Edge PR64 NGC. O-109, High R.7 as a Proof. ...
$38,188
1836 50C Lettered Edge PR67 NGC. O-109, R.3. The Overton variety is attributed by the following: the sharp spike on the out...
$109,250
1836 50C Lettered Edge PR63 NGC. ...
$23,000
1836 50C 50/00 Lettered Edge PR65 PCGS. O-116, R.7 as a proof. According to Breen (1977) four varieties are known of the 18...
$81,938
1836/1336 50C Lettered Edge PR64 Cameo PCGS. O-108. An unequivocal proof striking with glassy fields and razor sharp defini...
$43,125
1836 50C Lettered Edge PR63 PCGS. ...
$28,750
1836 50C LET EDGE
$23,100
$28,750
1836 Lettered Edge PR63 NGC....
$18,400
1836 50C LET EDGE
$15,525
1836 50C LET EDGE
$9,460
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
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: $40,000 – $600,000
1833 50c Crushed Lettered Edge PR
Worth: $180,000 – $216,000
1834 50c PR
Worth: $22,000 – $150,000
1834 50c Crushed Lettered Edge PR
Worth: $32,000 – $38,400
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