PCGS MS64+
PCGS MS64
- PCGS #:
- 8231
- Designer:
- Christian Gobrecht
- Edge:
- Reeded
- Diameter:
- 21.65 millimeters
- Weight:
- 8.36 grams
- Mintage:
- 915,981
- Mint:
- Philadelphia
- Metal:
- 90% Gold, 10% Copper
- Auction Record:
- $110,000 • MS65 • 10-01-1997 • David Akers
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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| Survival Estimate | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 650 |
| 60 or Better | 75 |
| 65 or Better | 5 |
| Numismatic Rarity | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | R-5.7 |
| 60 or Better | R-8.2 |
| 65 or Better | R-9.7 |
| Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 106 / 112 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 98 / 112 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 16 / 112 |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 150 / 218 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 137 / 218 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 40 / 218 TIE |
Condition Census What Is This?
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#1 MS66 PCGS grade
Col. E.H.R. Green Collection, sold intact in the 1940s - King Farouk Collection - Sotheby's “Palace Collections of Egypt” 3/ 1954:251 - John Jay Pittman Collection - David Akers 10/1997:981, $110,000 - American Numismatic Rarities 11/2004:1804, $92,000 |
| #1 MS66 PCGS grade |
| #3 MS64 PCGS grade |
| #3 MS64 PCGS grade |
| #3 MS64 PCGS grade |
| #6 MS63+ PCGS grade |
| #7 MS63 PCGS grade |
| #7 MS63 PCGS grade |
| #7 MS63 PCGS grade |
| #7 MS63 PCGS grade |
David Akers (1975/88):
This date is the most common Half Eagle of the 1840's in all grades and and is one of the four or five most often available No Motto Half Eagles in uncirculated condition. I have seen a fair number of uncs of this date including some superb gems.