1828 50C Square Base 2, Large 8s (Regular Strike)

Series: Capped Bust Half Dollars 1807-1839

PCGS MS66+

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PCGS MS66

PCGS #:: 6150

Designer:: John Reich

Edge:: Lettered: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR

Diameter:: 32.50 millimeters

Weight:: 13.50 grams

Mintage:: 3,075,200

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

Auction Record:: $32,900 • MS66+ • 11-15-2013 • Heritage Auctions

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Major Varieties

1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob
1828 50C Curl Base 2, Knob
1828 50C Square Base 2, Large 8s
1828 50C Square 2, Small 8s, Lg. Letters
1828 50C Square 2, Small 8s, Sm. Letters

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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	750	R-5.5	16 / 72 TIE	17 / 78 TIE
60 or Better	40	R-8.7	29 / 72 TIE	30 / 78 TIE
65 or Better	4	R-9.8	19 / 72 TIE	20 / 78 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	750
60 or Better	40
65 or Better	4

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-5.5
60 or Better	R-8.7
65 or Better	R-9.8

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	16 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	29 / 72 TIE
65 or Better	19 / 72 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	17 / 78 TIE
60 or Better	30 / 78 TIE
65 or Better	20 / 78 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade
1	MS66 PCGS grade
1	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS65+ PCGS grade
5	MS65 PCGS grade
5	MS65 PCGS grade
7	MS64 PCGS grade
7	MS64 PCGS grade
7	MS64 PCGS grade
7	MS64 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

#4 MS65+ PCGS grade

#5 MS65 PCGS grade

#7 MS64 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

Only two varieties qualify as an 1828 Square Base 2, Large 8: Overton 108 and Overton 109. All other Square Base 2 varieties are considered Small 8's.

Sources and/or recommended reading: Overton, A.C. (1990). Early half dollar die varieties 1794-1836 (3rd ed., pp. 436-451). Escondido, CA: Donald Parsley.