1815/2 50C VF25 Certification #36612825, PCGS #6108

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Owner's Comments

O-101

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

Quiet times prevailed at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia in 1815, where only Quarter Dollars, Half Dollars, and Half Eagles were made that year. Mintages dropped precipitously on all three denominations, but especially on the Half Eagle. The Mint produced only 47,150 Half Dollars in 1815, a far cry from the million-plus mintages of previous and subsequent years. This makes the 1815 Half Dollar a standout among the Capped Bust Half Dollars - a rarity that is desired in all grades.

What makes the 1815 Half Dollar even more interesting is that all are overdates, with the 5 of the date punched over a 2. Though only a portion of the underlying 2 is visible, it can be seen even on worn examples.

The PCGS Condition Census consists entirely of Mint State 1815 Half Dollars, starting at MS63 and going up to a single PCGS MS65. Because of the extreme value of pieces in high grade, most collectors are content with circulated example, which can be found with relative ease.

PCGS #

6108

Designer

John Reich

Edge

Lettered: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR

Diameter

32.50 millimeters

Weight

13.50 grams

Mintage

47150

Metal

89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

Pop Higher

321

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Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

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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	800	R-5.4	20 / 72 TIE	21 / 78 TIE
All Grades	12	R-9.5	6 / 72 TIE	7 / 78 TIE
60 or Better	1	R-10.0	1 / 72 TIE	1 / 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	800
All Grades	12
60 or Better	1

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-5.4
All Grades	R-9.5
60 or Better	R-10.0

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	20 / 72 TIE
All Grades	6 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 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	21 / 78 TIE
All Grades	7 / 78 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 78 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Kaufman Collection - RARCOA and David W. Akers 8/1991:523 - Heritage, 4/2009:2415, $97,750 - Heritage 8/2012:5143, $182,125 - Dr. Charles Link Collection
2	MS65+ PCGS grade
3	MS65 PCGS grade	William F. Dunham Collection - B. Max Mehl 6/1941:700 - Stack's 12/1970:826 - Stack's 5/1975:867 - Stack's March 1982:840 - Reed Hawn Collection - Stack's 10/1993:685 - Chris Napolitano, sold privately - Douglas L. Noblet Collection - Bowers & Merena's Rarities Sale, January 1999:26 - D. Brent Pogue Collection, Part II - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 9/2015:2019, $111,625 - Jim O'Neal Collection
4	MS64+ PCGS grade	"Colonel" E.H.R. Green - Green Estate - Partnership of Eric P. Newman & B.G. Johnson (St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.) - Eric P. Newman, who paid $50.00 - Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Heritage 11/2013:33446, $117,500 - Chicago Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
4	MS64+ PCGS grade	S.H. & H. Chapman - John M. Clapp Collection - John H. Clapp Collection, sold intact in 1942 - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:1733, $37,400 - Harry Laibstain, offered at www.hrlc.com in 8/2016 as PCGS MS64+ CAC) for $117,500 - Mr. Perfection Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Kaufman Collection - RARCOA and David W. Akers 8/1991:523 - Heritage, 4/2009:2415, $97,750 - Heritage 8/2012:5143, $182,125 - Dr. Charles Link Collection

#2 MS65+ PCGS grade

#3 MS65 PCGS grade

William F. Dunham Collection - B. Max Mehl 6/1941:700 - Stack's 12/1970:826 - Stack's 5/1975:867 - Stack's March 1982:840 - Reed Hawn Collection - Stack's 10/1993:685 - Chris Napolitano, sold privately - Douglas L. Noblet Collection - Bowers & Merena's Rarities Sale, January 1999:26 - D. Brent Pogue Collection, Part II - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 9/2015:2019, $111,625 - Jim O'Neal Collection

#4 MS64+ PCGS grade

"Colonel" E.H.R. Green - Green Estate - Partnership of Eric P. Newman & B.G. Johnson (St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.) - Eric P. Newman, who paid $50.00 - Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Heritage 11/2013:33446, $117,500 - Chicago Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#4 MS64+ PCGS grade

S.H. & H. Chapman - John M. Clapp Collection - John H. Clapp Collection, sold intact in 1942 - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:1733, $37,400 - Harry Laibstain, offered at www.hrlc.com in 8/2016 as PCGS MS64+ CAC) for $117,500 - Mr. Perfection Collection (PCGS Set Registry)