1809 50C (Regular Strike)

Series: Capped Bust Half Dollars 1807-1839

PCGS MS66+

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PCGS MS66

PCGS MS65+

PCGS #:: 6092

Designer:: John Reich

Edge:: Lettered: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR

Diameter:: 32.50 millimeters

Weight:: 13.50 grams

Mintage:: 1,405,810

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

Auction Record:: $24,725 • MS65 • 03-22-2012 • Stack's Bowers

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Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	3,500	R-4.3	52 / 72	55 / 78 TIE
60 or Better	80	R-8.2	38 / 72 TIE	41 / 78 TIE
65 or Better	6	R-9.7	30 / 72 TIE	31 / 78 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	3,500
60 or Better	80
65 or Better	6

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.3
60 or Better	R-8.2
65 or Better	R-9.7

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	52 / 72
60 or Better	38 / 72 TIE
65 or Better	30 / 72 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	55 / 78 TIE
60 or Better	41 / 78 TIE
65 or Better	31 / 78 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	George H. Earle, Jr. Collection - Henry Chapman 6/1912:2857 - John H. Clapp Collection, sold intact in 1942 - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:1705, $7,150 - Sheridan Downey, offered in his 12/1997 fixed price list - Douglas L. Noblet Collection - Bowers & Merena 1/1999:16, $18,400 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 9/2015:2007, $70,500 - Dr. Charles Link Collection
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Dale Friend Collection
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
5	MS65+ PCGS grade
5	MS65+ PCGS grade	Heritage 10/2012:4312, $21,150 - Dr. Charles Link Collection - D.L. Hansen Collection
7	MS65 PCGS grade	Stack's/Bowers 3/2012:4094, $24,725
7	MS64 PCGS grade
7	MS64 PCGS grade
8	MS64 PCGS grade

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

George H. Earle, Jr. Collection - Henry Chapman 6/1912:2857 - John H. Clapp Collection, sold intact in 1942 - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:1705, $7,150 - Sheridan Downey, offered in his 12/1997 fixed price list - Douglas L. Noblet Collection - Bowers & Merena 1/1999:16, $18,400 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 9/2015:2007, $70,500 - Dr. Charles Link Collection

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Dale Friend Collection

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

#5 MS65+ PCGS grade

Heritage 10/2012:4312, $21,150 - Dr. Charles Link Collection - D.L. Hansen Collection

#7 MS65 PCGS grade

Stack's/Bowers 3/2012:4094, $24,725

#7 MS64 PCGS grade

#8 MS64 PCGS grade