1848-O 50C VF30 Certification #49790182, PCGS #6261

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1848-O has the second largest mintage of any Half Dollar of the 1840's. Nonetheless, it is just scarce enough to avoid being labelled a "type" coin, and collectors might have a hard time locating one in nice condition. Mint State examples are definitely scarce and they don't come nice. Most appear in either MS62 or MS63and Gems are very rare. Obviously, this date was not saved by many collectors back in the mid to late 1800's as no Superb examples have come to light. The strike quality can be an issue on the 1848-O Half Dollar, but there are some examples that are struck very sharply.

PCGS #

6261

Designer

Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

13.36 grams

Mintage

3180000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

214

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	500	R-6.0	19 / 66 TIE	36 / 126 TIE
All Grades	35	R-8.8	21 / 66 TIE	37 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	5	R-9.7	22 / 66 TIE	41 / 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	500
All Grades	35
60 or Better	5

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-6.0
All Grades	R-8.8
60 or Better	R-9.7

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	19 / 66 TIE
All Grades	21 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	22 / 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	36 / 126 TIE
All Grades	37 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	41 / 126 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65+ PCGS grade
2	MS65 PCGS grade	Bowers & Merena 1/1996:134, $7,150.00 - Heritage 10/2001:6961, $4,945.00 - Heritage 7/2003:7550, $8,337.50 - American Numismatic Rarities 9/2003:311, $6,210.00 - Bowers & Merena 3/2004:1484, $6,612.50
2	MS65 PCGS grade
2	MS65 estimated grade	Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:1946, $9,350.00 - Heritage 6/2014:30495, $25,850.00
2	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS65+ PCGS grade

#2 MS65 PCGS grade

Bowers & Merena 1/1996:134, $7,150.00 - Heritage 10/2001:6961, $4,945.00 - Heritage 7/2003:7550, $8,337.50 - American Numismatic Rarities 9/2003:311, $6,210.00 - Bowers & Merena 3/2004:1484, $6,612.50

#2 MS65 PCGS grade

#2 MS65 estimated grade

Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:1946, $9,350.00 - Heritage 6/2014:30495, $25,850.00

#2 MS65 PCGS grade