1842 50C Medium Date (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

PCGS MS66

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PCGS MS65

PCGS #:: 6239

Designer:: Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 13.36 grams

Mintage:: 2,012,764

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $25,850 • MS66 • 06-23-2014 • Heritage Auctions

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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.
All Grades	1,200	R-4.9	53 / 66 TIE	90 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	80	R-8.2	44 / 66 TIE	71 / 126 TIE
65 or Better	3	R-9.8	13 / 66 TIE	18 / 126 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	1,200
60 or Better	80
65 or Better	3

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.9
60 or Better	R-8.2
65 or Better	R-9.8

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	53 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	44 / 66 TIE
65 or Better	13 / 66 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	90 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	71 / 126 TIE
65 or Better	18 / 126 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Steve Contursi - Oliver Jung Collection - American Numismatic Rarities 7/2004:66, $16,100 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30484, $25,850
2	MS65 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2017:4347, $5,640
2	MS65 PCGS grade
2	MS65 PCGS grade
2	MS65 estimated grade
6	MS64 PCGS grade
6	MS64 PCGS grade
6	MS64 PCGS grade
6	MS64 PCGS grade
6	MS64 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Steve Contursi - Oliver Jung Collection - American Numismatic Rarities 7/2004:66, $16,100 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30484, $25,850

#2 MS65 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2017:4347, $5,640

#2 MS65 PCGS grade

#2 MS65 estimated grade

#6 MS64 PCGS grade

Gordon Wrubel: Quickfinder Notes: The Medium Date comes with the Rev of 1842. It is easily distinguished by the crossbar of the 4 which ends in a CROSSLET. The Small Date used much smaller numeral punches with a PLAIN end to the crossbar of the 4. The Medium Date is about two and a half times more common than the Small Date.