1820 50C Curl Base 2, Small Date AU50 PCGS #6121

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Owner's Comments

CACG green sticker. O.103 (Obv 3 and Rev C), R1 (Common, >1,000 extant). CAC data 6/20/2024: (36 total graded, 2 on grade, 20 higher). Obverse shows small date with curled base 2 while reverse shows base of D much lower than base of E. 1820 dated half dollars are grouped into broad categories by the type of 2 used to punch the numbers in the date. The basic distinction is the curl base or square base of the 2. The square base 2 is further subdivided into knobbed top or no knob at the top. The 1820 dated half dollar has the third lowest yearly mintage of all Turban Head (capped bust) half dollars. Because of that, it commands a premium over most years.

PCGS #

6121

Designer

John Reich

Edge

Lettered: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR

Diameter

32.50 millimeters

Weight

13.50 grams

Mintage

751122

Metal

89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

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163

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	1500	R-4.8	39 / 72 TIE	41 / 78 TIE
All Grades	35	R-8.8	27 / 72 TIE	28 / 78 TIE
60 or Better	3	R-9.8	19 / 72 TIE	20 / 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	1500
All Grades	35
60 or Better	3

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-4.8
All Grades	R-8.8
60 or Better	R-9.8

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	39 / 72 TIE
All Grades	27 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	19 / 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	41 / 78 TIE
All Grades	28 / 78 TIE
60 or Better	20 / 78 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65 PCGS grade
1	MS65 PCGS grade
1	MS65 estimated grade
4	MS64 PCGS grade	"Colonel" E.H.R. Green Collection - Partnership of Eric P. Newman & B.G. Johnson (St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.) - Eric P. Newman, who paid $3.50 - Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Heritage 11/2013:33576, $10,575
4	MS64 PCGS grade

#1 MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS65 estimated grade

#4 MS64 PCGS grade

"Colonel" E.H.R. Green Collection - Partnership of Eric P. Newman & B.G. Johnson (St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.) - Eric P. Newman, who paid $3.50 - Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Heritage 11/2013:33576, $10,575

#4 MS64 PCGS grade