1838 50C MS62 Certification #10333794, PCGS #6177

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Owner's Comments

PCGS MS62 CAC. Stacks description: 1838 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Reeded Edge. HALF DOL. GR-11. Rarity-1. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC. Satiny surfaces are uncommonly smooth for the assigned grade. Lightly toned in a blend of pearl gray and pale gold, this handsome example also offers sharp to full striking detail for the central design elements. As one of the most common die marriages of the issue, the 1838 GR-11 is a popular type candidate for the collector seeking a single example of the brief Capped Bust, Reeded Edge half dollar design of 1838 to 1839. In an absolute sense, however, Mint State survivors of this type are scarce, especially from a market availability standpoint.

PCGS #

6177

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

13.36 grams

Mintage

3546000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

161

Pop Lower

1732

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	7500	R-3.5	4 / 4	71 / 78
All Grades	400	R-6.2	4 / 4	64 / 78 TIE
60 or Better	15	R-9.3	3 / 4	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	7500
All Grades	400
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-3.5
All Grades	R-6.2
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	4 / 4
All Grades	4 / 4
60 or Better	3 / 4

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	71 / 78
All Grades	64 / 78 TIE
60 or Better	48 / 78 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	Harlan P. Smith Collection - S.H. & H. Chapman 5/1906:??? - John M. Clapp Collection - John H. Clapp Collection, sold intact in 1942 - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:1910 - Superior 2/2005:4233, not sold - Dr. Charles Link Collection
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Richard Burdick, sold privately in 11/2008 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 5/2016:4006, $44,650 - Dr. Charles Link Collection
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Dr. Charles Link Collection
2	MS66 PCGS grade	High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS66 estimated grade	Superior 2/2005:4233, not sold

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

Harlan P. Smith Collection - S.H. & H. Chapman 5/1906:??? - John M. Clapp Collection - John H. Clapp Collection, sold intact in 1942 - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:1910 - Superior 2/2005:4233, not sold - Dr. Charles Link Collection

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Richard Burdick, sold privately in 11/2008 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 5/2016:4006, $44,650 - Dr. Charles Link Collection

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Dr. Charles Link Collection

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS66 estimated grade

Superior 2/2005:4233, not sold