181.7 50C Punctuated Date (Regular Strike)
Series: Capped Bust Half Dollars 1807-1839
PCGS MS65
PUNCTUATED DATE DETAILS
PCGS MS64+
- PCGS #:
- 6110
- Designer:
- John Reich
- Edge:
- Lettered: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR
- Diameter:
- 32.50 millimeters
- Weight:
- 13.50 grams
- Mintage:
- 1,215,567
- Mint:
- Philadelphia
- Metal:
- 89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper
- Auction Record:
- $14,300 • MS62 • 04-01-1997 • Bowers & Merena
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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| Survival Estimate | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 500 |
| 60 or Better | 8 |
| 65 or Better | 1 |
| Numismatic Rarity | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | R-6.0 |
| 60 or Better | R-9.6 |
| 65 or Better | R-10.0 |
| Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 10 / 72 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 4 / 72 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 1 / 72 TIE |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 11 / 78 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 5 / 78 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 1 / 78 TIE |
Condition Census What Is This?
#1 MS65 PCGS grade
Dale Friend Collection |
| #2 MS64 PCGS grade |
| #3 MS62 PCGS grade |
#3 MS62 PCGS grade
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| #3 MS62 PCGS grade |
| #3 MS62 estimated grade |
| #7 AU58 PCGS grade |
| #7 AU58 PCGS grade |
| #7 AU58 estimated grade |
| #10 AU55 PCGS grade |
Ron Guth:
The 181.7 Punctuated Date is one of the great "nick-named" varieties among the Capped Bust Half Dollar series. The "punctuation" is a small, raised die chip between the final 1 and the 7 of the date, closer to the 1 and just below the center. The punctuation only appears on Overton 103, which is considered a common (Rarity2) variety. Though it is easy to find in circulated grades, the 181.7 Punctuated Date Half Dollar is very rare in Mint State, and most of those are low-end. Only two or three examples can be considered choice.