1809 50C XXX Edge VF25 Certification #43259108, PCGS #6093

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The XXX edge is one of four edge varieties found on 1809 Half Dollars. These include: XXX edge, IIIII edge, plain edge, and the so-called "normal" edge (with "a pseudo engraved in front of FIFTY" - per Overton). Several varieties comprise the XXX edge: O-101, O-102, O-108a, and O-110. Curiously, different die states of the same variety can have different edges. For example, O-102 is found with the XXX edge, but O-102a is found with a plain edge. Similarly, O-108 has a IIIII edge, but O-108a has a XXX edge. Be sure to examine the edges of your 1809 Half Dollars carefully - it is quite possible that you could discover an unknown edge usage where it is least expected.

PCGS #

6093

Designer

John Reich

Edge

Lettered: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR

Diameter

32.50 millimeters

Weight

13.50 grams

Mintage

1405810

Metal

89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

Pop Higher

116

Pop Lower

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	400	R-6.2	7 / 72 TIE	8 / 78 TIE
All Grades	8	R-9.6	4 / 72 TIE	5 / 78 TIE
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 72	1 / 78

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	400
All Grades	8
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-6.2
All Grades	R-9.6
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	7 / 72 TIE
All Grades	4 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 72

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	8 / 78 TIE
All Grades	5 / 78 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 78

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS64 PCGS grade	Dr. Charles Link Collection
2	MS63 PCGS grade	Dr. Charles Link Collection - “Coins that look Gem” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS63 PCGS grade	Dr. Charles Link Collection
2	MS63 PCGS grade	Dale Friend Collection
5	MS63 PCGS grade	Stack's 7/2009:535, $5,500

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

Dr. Charles Link Collection

#2 MS63 PCGS grade

Dr. Charles Link Collection - “Coins that look Gem” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS63 PCGS grade

Dr. Charles Link Collection

#2 MS63 PCGS grade

Dale Friend Collection

#5 MS63 PCGS grade

Stack's 7/2009:535, $5,500