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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:
377716
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
Variety 2:
GR-15
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:
3
PCGS #:
531096
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Coin Value History
1838 50c Reeded Edge, GR-15 MS
Value By Grade
1838 50c Reeded Edge, GR-15 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| 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 |
1838 50C GR-15, R.3, MS62 PCGS....
$1,680
1838 50C GR-15, R.3, XF45 PCGS. While the PCGS holder attributes this coin as GR-3, it is actually the slightly scarcer GR-...
$288
1838 50C Large Letters, GR-15, R.3, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/3 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). XF40. Mintage 3...
$216
1838 Reeded Edge GR-15 RE, Capped, Large Letters F-15, and an 1839 GR-5 RE, Capped, Large Letters XF-40, both PCGS
$436
1838 50C GR-15, R.3, MS65 NGC. ...
$9,000
1838 50C GR-15, R.3, MS63 PCGS Gold Shield. ...
$1,740
1838 50C GR-15, R.3, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/2). NGC Census: (0/0). AU58. Mintage 3,546,000. From The Merrill ...
$720
1838 50C GR-15, R.3, MS61 NGC. ...
$1,320
1838 50C GR-15, R.3, MS64+ NGC. CAC. ...
$6,462
1838 50C GR-15, R.3, MS62 PCGS Secure. ...
$1,110
1838 50C GR-15, R.3, MS65 PCGS. ...
$12,926
1838 50C GR-15, R.3, MS63 PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,818
1838 50C GR-15, R.3, MS62 PCGS. ...
$1,440
1838 50C GR-15, R.3, MS63 PCGS. ...
$2,232
1838 50C GR-15, R.3, MS62 PCGS. ...
$1,645
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Worth: $50 – $30,000
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Worth: $40 – $48,000
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Worth: $60 – $32,400
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Worth: $43 – $48,000
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Worth: $43 – $115,000
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Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
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