1822 50C AU55 Certification #31722132, PCGS #6129

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Owner's Comments

1822 AU55 O.114 R3 Ex-Dosier, ex-Prouty. Bought from Lance Keigwin - 1822 would have been a forgettable year for the CBH series were it not for two notable varieties. The peculiar button-cap O.107. And the Large E's varieties (O.114 and O.115). Here's an example of the latter, from the Elton Dosier and Gehring Prouty collections. Note the larger E's in the legend. These somewhat scarce varieties are accompanied by A's with missing inner serifs (an ideal way to spot the variety). This half has a very respectable strike with none of the usual weak areas, full denticles, crisp stars and clean surfaces. Medium gold/gray in color, it has excellent luster as well. The reverse die crack adds a little personality to this tough variety.

PCGS #

6129

Designer

John Reich

Edge

Lettered: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR

Diameter

32.50 millimeters

Weight

13.50 grams

Mintage

1559573

Metal

89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

Pop Higher

351

Pop Lower

1025

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	6000	R-3.8	60 / 72 TIE	64 / 78 TIE
All Grades	300	R-6.4	56 / 72 TIE	60 / 78 TIE
60 or Better	15	R-9.3	45 / 72 TIE	48 / 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	6000
All Grades	300
60 or Better	15

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-3.8
All Grades	R-6.4
60 or Better	R-9.3

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	60 / 72 TIE
All Grades	56 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	45 / 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	64 / 78 TIE
All Grades	60 / 78 TIE
60 or Better	48 / 78 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade	E.J. Woodgate Collection - Thomas Elder 3/1911:299 - Wayte Raymond 2/1947:508 - Stack's 3/1990:125 - Phil Kaufman Collection - Heritage, sold privately in 7/2008 - Joseph C. Thomas Collection - Heritage 4/2009:2428, $25,300 - Larry Hanks (as agent?) - D. Brent Pogue Collection
4	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#4 MS66 PCGS grade

E.J. Woodgate Collection - Thomas Elder 3/1911:299 - Wayte Raymond 2/1947:508 - Stack's 3/1990:125 - Phil Kaufman Collection - Heritage, sold privately in 7/2008 - Joseph C. Thomas Collection - Heritage 4/2009:2428, $25,300 - Larry Hanks (as agent?) - D. Brent Pogue Collection

#4 MS66 PCGS grade