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Bust Half
1836 Bust Half (lettered-edge)
half-dollar·Mint: P (Philadelphia)·89.24% silver·Mintage: 6,545,000
Circ. from
$65
Gem uncirc.
$1,500
Melt floor
$12.18
0.3868 oz × $31.5/oz
Price estimates — not financial advice. Values are based on published price guides and recent sales data. Coin grade dramatically affects value. Always verify with a trusted dealer or third-party grading service before buying or selling.
Price by Grade
| Grade | Quality | Est. Value |
|---|---|---|
| AG-3 | About Good | $65 |
| G-4 | Good | $90 |
| VG-8 | Very Good | $120 |
| F-12 | Fine | $160 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine | $200 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine | $350 |
| MS-62 | Mint State | $1,100 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated | $1,500 |
Source: published price guides (USA Coin Book / PCGS). Values are estimates and may not reflect current market conditions.
Melt floor: Prices include intrinsic metal value (0.3868 oz silver). Marked grades are worth more melted than as collector coins.
Historical Context
Historical context for the 1836 Bust Half (lettered-edge) is being researched.
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