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1836 50c Lettered Edge, Bar Dot O-121

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
AG3 $156.00
G4 $260.00
G6 $286.00
VG8 $416.00
VG10 $650.00
F12 $682.00
F15 $1,150.00
VF20 $1,750.00
VF25 $1,880.00
VF30 $2,060.00
VF35 $2,190.00
XF40 $2,500.00
XF45 $3,000.00
AU50 $3,750.00
AU53 $4,250.00
AG3 CAC $187.00
G4 CAC $312.00
G6 CAC $343.00
VG8 CAC $499.00
VG10 CAC $780.00
F12 CAC $819.00
F15 CAC $1,350.00
VF20 CAC $2,100.00
VF25 CAC $2,250.00
VF30 CAC $2,480.00
VF35 CAC $2,620.00
XF40 CAC $3,000.00
XF45 CAC $3,600.00
AU50 CAC $4,500.00
AU53 CAC $5,100.00

Apr Data

9 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-121, Bar Dot, High R.5, XF45 PCGS. 45 HA 2,520 01/14/2025
    1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-121, Bar Dot, High R.5, VF20 PCGS. 20 HA 1,080 09/25/2023
    1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-121, Bar Dot, High R.5, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/2). NGC Census: (0/3). AU53. From Th 53 HA 4,560 12/20/2021
    1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Lettered Edge. O-121. Bar Dot. VF Details--Scratch (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 168 07/29/2020
    1836 50C Lettered Edge, Bar Dot, O-121, High R.5, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/13). NGC Census: (0/3). Fine 12. 12 HA 780 02/26/2018
    1836 50C Lettered Edge, Bar Dot, O-121, High R.5, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/13). NGC Census: (0/3). Fine 12. 12 HA 516 02/26/2018
    1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-121, High R.5, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/13). NGC Census: (0/3).From The Southeast Kan 10 HA 588 08/06/2017
    1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-121, High R.5, VF35 PCGS. 35 HA 2,585 08/04/2017
    1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Lettered Edge. O-121. Rarity-5. Bar Dot. Fine Details--Graffiti (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 497 06/20/2013
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      NNP Encyclopedia data is provided in cooperation with Whitman Brands, based on catalog data organized by the Greysheet Identification System (GSID).

      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 39962
      Coin Date: 1836
      Denomination (Short): 50c
      Denomination (Long): 50 Cents
      Variety: Lettered Edge, Bar Dot
      Variety 2: O-121
      Desg: MS
      Composition: 89% silver; 11% copper
      Mintage: 6,545,000
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Capped bust half dollar
      Coinage Years: 1807-1836
      Mint Location: Philadelphia
      Diameter: 32.5
      Fineness: 0.89
      Weight (Grams): 13.48
      Weight (Ounces): 0.4755
      Designer: John Reich
      Edge: Lettered (FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR)
      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.
      General Notes: Rarity ratings provided courtesy of the Bust Half Nut Club Rarity Ratings Committee as published in their 2020 BHNC study report.
      PCGS #: 39962
      NGC ID: 24G2
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