1828 50C Square Base 2, Large 8s XF40 Certification #15733515, PCGS #6150

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

Only two varieties qualify as an 1828 Square Base 2, Large 8: Overton 108 and Overton 109. All other Square Base 2 varieties are considered Small 8's.

Sources and/or recommended reading:
Overton, A.C. (1990). Early half dollar die varieties 1794-1836 (3rd ed., pp. 436-451). Escondido, CA: Donald Parsley.

PCGS #

6150

Designer

John Reich

Edge

Lettered: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR

Diameter

32.50 millimeters

Weight

13.50 grams

Mintage

3075200

Metal

89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

Pop Higher

166

Pop Lower

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

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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	750	R-5.5	16 / 72 TIE	17 / 78 TIE
All Grades	40	R-8.7	29 / 72 TIE	30 / 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	750
All Grades	40
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-5.5
All Grades	R-8.7
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	16 / 72 TIE
All Grades	29 / 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	17 / 78 TIE
All Grades	30 / 78 TIE
60 or Better	20 / 78 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade
1	MS66 PCGS grade
1	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS65+ PCGS grade
5	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

#4 MS65+ PCGS grade

#5 MS65 PCGS grade