1820 $5 Curl Base 2, Large Letters

1822 $5

1821 $5 (Regular Strike)

Series: Capped Bust $5 1807-1834

PCGS MS66+

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PCGS MS63+

PCGS MS63

PCGS #:: 8129

Designer:: Robert Scot & John Reich

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 25.00 millimeters

Weight:: 8.75 grams

Mintage:: 34,631

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 91.7% Gold, 8.3% Copper

Auction Record:: $540,500 • MS63+ • 01-28-2014 • Goldberg Auctioneers

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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	16	R-9.3	9 / 22	12 / 42
60 or Better	5	R-9.7	4 / 22 TIE	7 / 42 TIE
65 or Better	2	R-9.9	3 / 22 TIE	3 / 42 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	16
60 or Better	5
65 or Better	2

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-9.3
60 or Better	R-9.7
65 or Better	R-9.9

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	9 / 22
60 or Better	4 / 22 TIE
65 or Better	3 / 22 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	12 / 42
60 or Better	7 / 42 TIE
65 or Better	3 / 42 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS63+ PCGS grade	Amon G. Carter, Jr. Family Collection - Stack's 1/1984:659, $24,300 - Del Valle Collection - Stack's 1/2014:1777, $540,500
3	MS63 PCGS grade
4	MS62 PCGS grade	Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Ruddy 10/1982:377, $28,600 - Springdale Collection - Superior 5/2006:1104, $155,250
4	MS62 estimated grade
6	AU58 PCGS grade
6	AU58 estimated grade
8	AU55 PCGS grade
8	AU55 PCGS grade
10	AU53 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

#2 MS63+ PCGS grade

Amon G. Carter, Jr. Family Collection - Stack's 1/1984:659, $24,300 - Del Valle Collection - Stack's 1/2014:1777, $540,500

#3 MS63 PCGS grade

#4 MS62 PCGS grade

Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Ruddy 10/1982:377, $28,600 - Springdale Collection - Superior 5/2006:1104, $155,250

#4 MS62 estimated grade

#6 AU58 PCGS grade

#6 AU58 estimated grade

#8 AU55 PCGS grade

#10 AU53 PCGS grade

David Akers (1975/88):

The 1821 is one of the many rarities of this type. The number of auction appearances would seem to indicate that this date is just as rare as the more highly regarded 1824 and more rare than the 1826. In my opinion, however, the 1821 is not quite as rare as the 1824 although there are fewer 1821 Half Eagles known in choice uncirculated condition than there are 1824's. The 1821 is definitely more difficult to obtain , especially in Unc., than the 1826. Most known 1821's are fairly high grade. EF or AU being the typical grade, but true uncs are seldom seen. The number of 1821 Half Eagles in existence is probably on the order of 25-30 including two or three known proofs.