1809 50C

1809 50C III Edge

1809 50C XXX Edge (Regular Strike)

Series: Capped Bust Half Dollars 1807-1839

PCGS MS64

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PCGS MS63

PCGS #:: 6093

Designer:: John Reich

Edge:: Lettered: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR

Diameter:: 32.50 millimeters

Weight:: 13.50 grams

Mintage:: 1,405,810

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

Auction Record:: $21,850 • Superb GEM BU • 10-01-2006 • Stack's

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1809 50C
1809 50C XXX Edge
1809 50C III Edge

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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	400	R-6.2	7 / 72 TIE	8 / 78 TIE
60 or Better	8	R-9.6	4 / 72 TIE	5 / 78 TIE
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 72	1 / 78

Survival Estimate
All Grades	400
60 or Better	8
65 or Better

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-6.2
60 or Better	R-9.6
65 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	7 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	4 / 72 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 72

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	8 / 78 TIE
60 or Better	5 / 78 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 78

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS64 PCGS grade	Dr. Charles Link Collection
2	MS63 PCGS grade	Dr. Charles Link Collection - “Coins that look Gem” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS63 PCGS grade	Dr. Charles Link Collection
2	MS63 PCGS grade	Dale Friend Collection
5	MS63 PCGS grade	Stack's 7/2009:535, $5,500
7	MS62 PCGS grade
7	MS62 PCGS grade
7	MS62 estimated grade
9	AU58 PCGS grade	Legend Rare Coin Auctions 5/2018:544, $8,519
9	AU58 PCGS grade

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

Dr. Charles Link Collection

#2 MS63 PCGS grade

Dr. Charles Link Collection - “Coins that look Gem” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS63 PCGS grade

Dr. Charles Link Collection

#2 MS63 PCGS grade

Dale Friend Collection

#5 MS63 PCGS grade

Stack's 7/2009:535, $5,500

#7 MS62 PCGS grade

#7 MS62 estimated grade

#9 AU58 PCGS grade

Legend Rare Coin Auctions 5/2018:544, $8,519

#9 AU58 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The XXX edge is one of four edge varieties found on 1809 Half Dollars. These include: XXX edge, IIIII edge, plain edge, and the so-called "normal" edge (with "a pseudo engraved in front of FIFTY" - per Overton). Several varieties comprise the XXX edge: O-101, O-102, O-108a, and O-110. Curiously, different die states of the same variety can have different edges. For example, O-102 is found with the XXX edge, but O-102a is found with a plain edge. Similarly, O-108 has a IIIII edge, but O-108a has a XXX edge. Be sure to examine the edges of your 1809 Half Dollars carefully - it is quite possible that you could discover an unknown edge usage where it is least expected.