1795 50C A over E G4 Certification #27582613, PCGS #39252

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1795 "A over E in STATES" variety was caused when the die engraver accidentally punched an E instead of an A as the third letter of the word STATES on the reverse. Such an error is understandable since the engraver was working in reverse when creating the die. No effort was made to efface the mistake, thus virtually every example of this variety shows "ears" near the top of the A (which are merely the serifs of the E peeking out from underneath the A). Only one die pair shows these characteristics, but there are two discernible die states (Overton 113 and 113a). The later die state (O-113a) shows the diagnostic die lump between to the left of the final star on the right, plus a crack through the letters of LIBERTY.

Only two Mint State examples are known of the A over E variety, the finest of which is a PCGS MS64.

The STETES variety. Very easy to recognize as there is always a large die lump between the 5 and star 15 on the obverse. On the reverse the engraver mistakenly spelled STETES then went back and recut an A over the first E. Easily visible. Not seen in high grades. The best I ever had was a F15.

PCGS #

39252

Designer

Robert Scot

Edge

Lettered: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR

Diameter

32.50 millimeters

Weight

13.48 grams

Mintage

299680

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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Region

The United States of America

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

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.
65 or Better	500	R-6.0	4 / 6	4 / 6
All Grades	0	R-10.1	1 / 6	1 / 6
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 6	1 / 6

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.
65 or Better	500
All Grades	0
60 or Better	0

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.
65 or Better	R-6.0
All Grades	R-10.1
60 or Better	R-10.1

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.
65 or Better	4 / 6
All Grades	1 / 6
60 or Better	1 / 6

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.
65 or Better	4 / 6
All Grades	1 / 6
60 or Better	1 / 6

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS63 estimated grade
2	MS62 PCGS grade	Dale Friend Collection
3	AU50 estimated grade
4	XF40 estimated grade
4	XF40 estimated grade

#1 MS63 estimated grade

#2 MS62 PCGS grade

Dale Friend Collection

#3 AU50 estimated grade

#4 XF40 estimated grade