1808/7 50C VG8 Certification #39208333, PCGS #6091

CoinFacts Details

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

In 1808, mint employees took an old, unused die from 1807, punched an 8 over the 7, and began striking coins. The result is Overton 101, the only overdated die variety of 1808. The overdate is clearly visible, with the serif of the 7 visible on the left side of the top of the final 8; the horizontal bar and diagonal stem of the 7 can be seen inside the 8.

This is a common variety that can be found in nice condition up to, and including, MS65. The PCGS CoinFacts Condition Census of the ten best examples of this date includes nine examples that are MS64 or better, with MS65 being the best available grade.

PCGS #

6091

Designer

John Reich

Edge

Lettered: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR

Diameter

32.50 millimeters

Weight

13.50 grams

Mintage

1368600

Metal

89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

Pop Higher

462

Pop Lower

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

Auctions - PCGS Graded

Auctions - NGC Graded

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	1200	R-4.9	34 / 72 TIE	36 / 78 TIE
All Grades	30	R-8.9	22 / 72 TIE	23 / 78 TIE
60 or Better	4	R-9.8	19 / 72 TIE	20 / 78 TIE

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	1200
All Grades	30
60 or Better	4

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-4.9
All Grades	R-8.9
60 or Better	R-9.8

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	34 / 72 TIE
All Grades	22 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	19 / 72 TIE

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	36 / 78 TIE
All Grades	23 / 78 TIE
60 or Better	20 / 78 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Richard Burdick, sold privately in 10/2006 - D. Brent Pogue Collection
2	MS65 PCGS grade
3	MS64+ PCGS grade	Dr. Charles Link Collection
4	MS64 PCGS grade	Heritage 8/2011:7144, $12,650
4	MS64 PCGS grade	Dr. Charles Link Collection

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Richard Burdick, sold privately in 10/2006 - D. Brent Pogue Collection

#2 MS65 PCGS grade

#3 MS64+ PCGS grade

Dr. Charles Link Collection

#4 MS64 PCGS grade

Heritage 8/2011:7144, $12,650

#4 MS64 PCGS grade

Dr. Charles Link Collection