1855/54 50C Arrows F12 Certification #47536206, PCGS #6282

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

This variety is an overdate that shows traces of an 854 beneath the final 1855 date. The arrows at each side of the date were placed there to signify a reduction of the weight of the coins in 1853. The arrows served as a quick identifier so that the old, higher weight coins could be removed from circulation quickly.

The overdate is roughly two to three times as rare as the "normal" date. Numerous circulated examples exist, but Mint State examples are scarce. PCGS has certified nine Mint State examples (as of May 2011), the finest of which is a single MS-66. The PCGS Condition Census includes grades from MS-62 to MS-66.

PCGS #

6282

Designer

Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.40 grams

Mintage

759500

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

110

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	400	R-6.2	1 / 6	21 / 126 TIE
All Grades	18	R-9.2	2 / 6	24 / 126
60 or Better	3	R-9.8	2 / 6	18 / 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	400
All Grades	18
60 or Better	3

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-6.2
All Grades	R-9.2
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	1 / 6
All Grades	2 / 6
60 or Better	2 / 6

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	21 / 126 TIE
All Grades	24 / 126
60 or Better	18 / 126 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2001:7800 - Bill Nagle, sold privately in 10/2004 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 10/2014:98494, $21,150
2	MS65 PCGS grade	Steve Ivy 8/1980:2263 - James Bennett Pryor Collection - Bowers & Merena 1/1996:149 - George "Buddy" Byers Collection - Stack's 10/2006:1169, $13,800 - Heritage 1/2007:982, $17,250 - Stack's/Bowers 8/2011:7363, $17,825
3	MS64 PCGS grade	Dick Osburn Collection - Stack's/Bowers 8/2011:7049, $6,900 - Heritage 4/2014:4405, $4,846.88
3	MS64 PCGS grade	Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 10/2014:98493, $9,987.50
3	MS64 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2001:7800 - Bill Nagle, sold privately in 10/2004 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 10/2014:98494, $21,150

#2 MS65 PCGS grade

Steve Ivy 8/1980:2263 - James Bennett Pryor Collection - Bowers & Merena 1/1996:149 - George "Buddy" Byers Collection - Stack's 10/2006:1169, $13,800 - Heritage 1/2007:982, $17,250 - Stack's/Bowers 8/2011:7363, $17,825

#3 MS64 PCGS grade

Dick Osburn Collection - Stack's/Bowers 8/2011:7049, $6,900 - Heritage 4/2014:4405, $4,846.88

#3 MS64 PCGS grade

Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 10/2014:98493, $9,987.50

#3 MS64 PCGS grade