1807 50C Capped Bust, Large Stars (Regular Strike)

Series: Capped Bust Half Dollars 1807-1839

PCGS MS66

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PCGS MS65

PCGS #:: 6088

Designer:: John Reich

Edge:: Lettered: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR

Diameter:: 32.50 millimeters

Weight:: 13.50 grams

Mintage:: 750,500

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

Auction Record:: $152,750 • MS65 • 11-15-2013 • Heritage Auctions

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1807 50C O-114, Large Stars

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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	450	R-6.1	9 / 72	10 / 78
60 or Better	6	R-9.7	1 / 72 TIE	2 / 78 TIE
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 72	1 / 78

Survival Estimate
All Grades	450
60 or Better	6
65 or Better

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-6.1
60 or Better	R-9.7
65 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	9 / 72
60 or Better	1 / 72 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 72

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	10 / 78
60 or Better	2 / 78 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 78

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2010:2112, $149,500 - D. Brent Pogue Collection
2	MS65 PCGS grade	"Colonel" E.H.R. Green Collection - Partnership of Eric P. Newman & B.G. Johnson (St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.) - Eric P. Newman, who paid $10 - Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Heritage 11/2013:33436, $152,750
3	MS63 PCGS grade
3	MS63 PCGS grade
3	MS63 PCGS grade
6	MS62 PCGS grade	Dale Friend Collection
6	MS62 PCGS grade
6	MS62 PCGS grade
9	MS61 PCGS grade
10	AU58 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2010:2112, $149,500 - D. Brent Pogue Collection

#2 MS65 PCGS grade

"Colonel" E.H.R. Green Collection - Partnership of Eric P. Newman & B.G. Johnson (St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.) - Eric P. Newman, who paid $10 - Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Heritage 11/2013:33436, $152,750

#3 MS63 PCGS grade

#6 MS62 PCGS grade

Dale Friend Collection

#6 MS62 PCGS grade

#9 MS61 PCGS grade

#10 AU58 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

In 1807, John Reich introduced a new design for the Half Dollar, featuring a draped bust of Liberty facing left, and a more naturally-appearing, heraldic eagle on the reverse (though one wonders how natural it is for an eagle to hold items in its talons and wear a shield on its breast!). The new design came in two versions: Large Obverse Stars and Small Obverse Stars. The Large Stars version is approximately five times less common than the Small Stars version, based on the PCGS Population Report.

High grade examples of the 1807 Large Stars Half Dollar are very scarce. The PCGS Condition Census starts at AU58 and goes up to MS65. The majority of Mint State examples grade MS62 and MS63.