1820/19 50C Square Base 2 AU50 Certification #49344273, PCGS #6125

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1820/19 Square Base 2 Half Dollar is one of the more desirable major varieties of this year. The overdate is fairly obvious, with a clear 1 beneath the 2 and a slightly less clear 9 below the 0.

Mint State examples are relatively scarce, with few appearing above MS-62. According to the November 2011 Population Report, PCGS has certified only one Gem example -- a single PCGS MS65.

PCGS #

6125

Designer

John Reich

Edge

Lettered: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR

Diameter

32.50 millimeters

Weight

13.50 grams

Mintage

751122

Metal

89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

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118

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	800	R-5.4	20 / 72 TIE	21 / 78 TIE
All Grades	25	R-9.0	20 / 72 TIE	21 / 78 TIE
60 or Better	1	R-10.0	1 / 72 TIE	1 / 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	800
All Grades	25
60 or Better	1

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-5.4
All Grades	R-9.0
60 or Better	R-10.0

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	20 / 72 TIE
All Grades	20 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 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	21 / 78 TIE
All Grades	21 / 78 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 78 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
2	MS65+ PCGS grade	Dr. Juan XII Soros Collection - Superior 2/1999:185, $10,925 - Sheridan Downey, sold privately in 6/2006 - D. Brent Pogue Collection
2	MS65 PCGS grade
2	MS65 estimated grade	Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:1769 - Joseph C. Thomas Collection - Heritage 4/2009:2424, $20,700 - Heritage 8/2011:7150, $23,000
4	MS64 PCGS grade	Dale Friend Collection
4	MS64 PCGS grade

#2 MS65+ PCGS grade

Dr. Juan XII Soros Collection - Superior 2/1999:185, $10,925 - Sheridan Downey, sold privately in 6/2006 - D. Brent Pogue Collection

#2 MS65 PCGS grade

#2 MS65 estimated grade

Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:1769 - Joseph C. Thomas Collection - Heritage 4/2009:2424, $20,700 - Heritage 8/2011:7150, $23,000

#4 MS64 PCGS grade

Dale Friend Collection

#4 MS64 PCGS grade