1843 50C MS61 Certification #49693547, PCGS #6243

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1843 Half Dollar is a common coin with the largest mintage of the series since the series began in 1839 (in fact, the mintage would not be exceeded until 1854). Circulated examples are plentiful and even Mint State coins can be found with ease. The PCGS CoinFacts Condition Census starts at MS60 and goes to MS65. However, the finest example is the monster NGC MS67* from the Eric Newman and Eugene Gardner collections.

PCGS #

6243

Designer

Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

13.36 grams

Mintage

3844000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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530

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	1400	R-4.8	57 / 66 TIE	99 / 126 TIE
All Grades	90	R-8.1	47 / 66 TIE	77 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	2	R-9.9	9 / 66 TIE	12 / 126 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	1400
All Grades	90
60 or Better	2

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-4.8
All Grades	R-8.1
60 or Better	R-9.9

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	57 / 66 TIE
All Grades	47 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	9 / 66 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	99 / 126 TIE
All Grades	77 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	12 / 126 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66+ estimated grade	"Colonel" E.H.R. Green Collection - Partnership of Eric P. Newman & Burdette G. Johnson (St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.) - Eric P. Newman, who paid $6 - Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Heritage 11/2013:33468, $44,062.50 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 10/2014:98479, $38,187.50 - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 10/1/2015:38, not sold
2	MS65 PCGS grade	Heritage 8/2011:7162, $16,100
2	MS65 PCGS grade
2	MS65 PCGS grade
2	MS65 estimated grade

#1 MS66+ estimated grade

"Colonel" E.H.R. Green Collection - Partnership of Eric P. Newman & Burdette G. Johnson (St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.) - Eric P. Newman, who paid $6 - Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Heritage 11/2013:33468, $44,062.50 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 10/2014:98479, $38,187.50 - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 10/1/2015:38, not sold

#2 MS65 PCGS grade

Heritage 8/2011:7162, $16,100

#2 MS65 PCGS grade

#2 MS65 estimated grade