1836 and 1826 Half Dollars

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  1. Newbie2015

    Newbie2015 Member

    I recently got these 2 half dollars and am trying to find out what they are worth. Any thoughts? 16017660677802388440295488342573.jpg 16017660521754544364539731460929.jpg 16017660521754544364539731460929.jpg 16017661296414939645750844054695.jpg 1601765975713699365008168388311.jpg 1601765975713699365008168388311.jpg 16017660300834281501161292333542.jpg 16017660521754544364539731460929.jpg 16017660677802388440295488342573.jpg 16017660959314906319723070055525.jpg 16017661296414939645750844054695.jpg 16017661499947755829442733309880.jpg 1601766172709509052806346575888.jpg
     

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  3. potty dollar 1878

    potty dollar 1878 Well-Known Member

    1826 looks like ag-3 $40-$60 1836 vg-details don't know the price i do not work with capped bust half's but that is what i think wait for more opinions.
     
  4. Randy Abercrombie

    Randy Abercrombie Supporter! Supporter

    Nice halves. I’m not an expert on that series and I am just spitballing. I think the 1836 should have a lettered edge. I think the 1826 may be a $70.00 coin and maybe just a bit more for the 1836.... Again though, I’m not an expert on this series and I could be a bit off.
     
  5. longshot

    longshot Enthusiast Supporter

    I'd say 60-70 on each. Some might pay a bit more.
    The 26 has the reverse wear against it, and the 36 has the specks and a bit of cleaning showing. JMO
     
  6. Newbie2015

    Newbie2015 Member

    Guys I think my 1836 may be a fake. The 3 does not look like the 3 on the picture in there Red Book. Tell me if it is.
     
  7. Randy Abercrombie

    Randy Abercrombie Supporter! Supporter

    I’ll make a call out to our resident bust half expert @okbustchaser. He could authenticate that half for you.
     
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  9. Randy Abercrombie

    Randy Abercrombie Supporter! Supporter

    I went back to my Redbook and brushed myself up on these. I think that the photo you see in your Redbook illustrates the new design that took place in 1836. The design changed halfway through the year and the photo you see is the new design. The most telling change was that “50 CENTS” was spelled out. The older design simply said “50 C.”.... Your half is the old design that is not illustrated in the Redbook..... I don’t see anything about your 1836 that causes me pause. I think you are comparing your old design half to a photo of a new design half and that’s throwing you off.
     
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  10. longshot

    longshot Enthusiast Supporter

    Side note- someone could have a bit of fun attributing that 1826. Enough wear that it could be challenging.
     
  11. okbustchaser

    okbustchaser I may be old but I still appreciate a pretty bust Supporter

    The 1826 looks to be O-110 and the 1836 is O-114. I would value either coin in the 50 dollar range retail---probably 40 or so selling to a dealer. Nice starter coins for the type.
     
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  12. Newbie2015

    Newbie2015 Member

    Thank you all for all the info. It is much appreciated.
     
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  13. Newbie2015

    Newbie2015 Member

    This really helps!
     
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  14. Newbie2015

    Newbie2015 Member

    Thank you. Much appreciated.
     
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  15. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    I'm new here, so I'm just chillin
     
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