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.
Joseph O’Connor, sold privately in 2/20014 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 5/2015:98167, $14,100
2
MS65 PCGS grade
2
MS65 PCGS grade
2
MS65 estimated grade
5
MS64+ PCGS 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
Joseph O’Connor, sold privately in 2/20014 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 5/2015:98167, $14,100
#2 MS65 PCGS grade
#2 MS65 PCGS grade
#2 MS65 estimated grade
#5 MS64+ PCGS grade
#6 MS64 PCGS grade
#6 MS64 PCGS grade
#6 MS64 PCGS grade
#6 MS64 PCGS grade
#6 MS64 PCGS grade
Ron Guth:
The "Medium" Date 1848 Half Dime utilizes the normal Half Dime logotype for this year. Conversely, the "Large" Date was created when a Mint engraver inadvertently used a Dime logotype to punch the date into the die. There is a clear difference in the size of the two logotypes, with the large date overlapping the base of Liberty by an obvious margin.
Of the two sizes, the Large Date is slightly scarcer than the Medium Date.
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