1921 50C Alabama, 2X2 MS63 Certification #50725477, PCGS #9225

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Expert Comments

David Hall

The Alabama "2x2" has traditionally been considered to be a lower mintage and rarer coin than the "plain", i.e. no 2x2 Alabama variety. But the fact is that both coins appear to be of similar rarity in all grades including Gem condition. Check out my narrative on the regular Alabama (coin #9224) for an explanation of this controversy.

The average grade for an Alabama 2x2 is MS62 or MS63. The Alabama 2x2 is one of the rarer silver commemoratives in Gem condition. When you do encounter a mint state Alabama 2x2, the luster is generally frosty, or the coin has some degree of toning. So some 2x2s are white and frosty, some are beautifully toned, and some are dark and dingy. Obviously this is an issue for which eye appeal is very important, and the eye appeal of this coin can vary greatly.

PCGS #

9225

Designer

Laura Gardin Fraser

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.60 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

6006

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

1599

Pop Lower

479

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	8500	R-3.3	66 / 144 TIE	66 / 144 TIE
All Grades	6625	R-3.6	69 / 144 TIE	69 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	1400	R-4.8	20 / 144 TIE	20 / 144 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	8500
All Grades	6625
60 or Better	1400

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-3.3
All Grades	R-3.6
60 or Better	R-4.8

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	66 / 144 TIE
All Grades	69 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	20 / 144 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	66 / 144 TIE
All Grades	69 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	20 / 144 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	J&L Collection
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	San Diego Collection
2	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 8/2014:5772, $15,275 - Heritage 12/2019:3439, $9,600 - Subway Tokens Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

J&L Collection

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

San Diego Collection

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 8/2014:5772, $15,275 - Heritage 12/2019:3439, $9,600 - Subway Tokens Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS67 PCGS grade