1811 50C Large 8 AU55 Certification #07223419, PCGS #6096

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Owner's Comments

Gold CAC ex. David Sunshine, paradime- Toned. Bust Half. GOLD CAC. Rattler. Better Date. There is a little left you can ask from a Bust Half Dollar. If you needed or wanted only one Bust Half Dollar, this is the coin you would like to buy. We believe PCGS back in the day likely thought the toning on the high point as wear. This present example looks better than most MS62 in todays holder. Regardless of the grade, the coin is under-graded and a monster. With attractive cobalt blue throughout the devices splendidly mixed with splashes of sun-yellow, the coin is a beauty to behold. - Note: When this example was slabbed there was no distinction between Large 8 & Small 8. The correct PCGS # now is 6097 not 6096.

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

1811 Half Dollar are found with two different date sizes: Large 8 and Small 8. The Small 8 appears on all Capped Bust Half Dollars from 1807-1810; the Large 8 became the norm from 1811 on. Two Overton varieties qualify as Large 8s: O-103 and O-104. Both varieties are fairly easily obtained.

As of August 2011, PCGS listed 358 Large 8 1811 Half Dollars in their Population Report, of which nearly 100 are Uncirculated. The typical Mint State grade is MS63, followed by MS62. The finest examples certified by PCGS are a pair of MS66s.

Gordon Wrubel

Quickfinder Notes: The 8 on the Large 8 50C appears to be slightly LARGER than the adjacent 1s. The SHAPE of the 8 is more of a "ball on ball" type. On the Small 8 variety, the 8 is SMALLER than the adjacent 1s. The graded populations of both varieties are fairly close as are the Mint State populations. As of this writing, the Large 8 shows two graded MS-66 at the top and four in MS-65. The Small Date has one MS-67, one MS-66 and one MS-65.

PCGS #

6096

Designer

John Reich

Edge

Lettered: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR

Diameter

32.50 millimeters

Weight

13.50 grams

Mintage

1203644

Metal

89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

Pop Higher

145

Pop Lower

333

Region

The United States of America

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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	2500	R-4.5	44 / 72 TIE	47 / 78 TIE
All Grades	150	R-7.5	47 / 72 TIE	50 / 78 TIE
60 or Better	6	R-9.7	30 / 72 TIE	31 / 78 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	2500
All Grades	150
60 or Better	6

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-4.5
All Grades	R-7.5
60 or Better	R-9.7

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	44 / 72 TIE
All Grades	47 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	30 / 72 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	47 / 78 TIE
All Grades	50 / 78 TIE
60 or Better	31 / 78 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade	George H. Earle, Jr. Collection (d) - Henry Chapman 6/1912:??? - Henry Chapman 6/1912 - John H. Clapp Collection, sold intact in 1942 - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:1714, $9,350 - Heritage 5/2005:7124, $19,550
1	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS65+ PCGS grade	Dale Friend Collection
3	MS65 PCGS grade	Bob R. Simpson Collection
3	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

George H. Earle, Jr. Collection (d) - Henry Chapman 6/1912:??? - Henry Chapman 6/1912 - John H. Clapp Collection, sold intact in 1942 - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:1714, $9,350 - Heritage 5/2005:7124, $19,550

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

#3 MS65+ PCGS grade

Dale Friend Collection

#3 MS65 PCGS grade

Bob R. Simpson Collection

#3 MS65 PCGS grade