1838 50C MS64 Certification #21372231, PCGS #6177

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Owner's Comments

A two-year type coin with the Capped Bust obverse, reeded edge, and HALF DOL. denomination, superseded in 1839 by the Seated Liberty half dollar. This piece shows generous luster over the silver-gold surfaces, with a sharp strike (save for star 12, often seen weak) and some striations near the obverse rim from 4 to 6 o'clock and correspondingly on the reverse, a phenomenon also frequently seen on this issue. Scattered traces of die rust appear, without in the least detracting from the premium appeal of this near-Gem half dollar.

PCGS #

6177

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

13.36 grams

Mintage

3546000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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1889

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