1821 50C MS63 Certification #42350733, PCGS #6128

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Owner's Comments

O.101a, R1. CAC. Provenance for this lovely half dollar dates back to violin virtuoso Jascha Heifetz. It was sold as part of his set by Superior Auctions in October 1989, lot 677, where it realized $3,960. In May 2008 it was sold by Heritage (Long Beach, 1108), lot 532, where it realized $3,738 as an NGC MS63, cert# 125439-008 (old fatty, no-line holder circa 1988-89). Ex Silbermünzen, Heifetz. Next is the Heritage 1173 (Philadelpha) sale in August 2012, lot 3392, where it realized $3,819 as PCGS MS63 (ex-Silberrmünzen), cert# 16142160. Finally it appeared in the Heritage 1329 (Dallas) sale in April 2021, lot 3465, where it realized $3,120 as PCGS MS63 (ex-Silbermünzen), cert. no. 28725897.

PCGS #

6128

Designer

John Reich

Edge

Lettered: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR

Diameter

32.50 millimeters

Weight

13.50 grams

Mintage

1305797

Metal

89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

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1330

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	5000	R-4.0	57 / 72 TIE	61 / 78 TIE
All Grades	175	R-7.2	51 / 72	54 / 78
60 or Better	9	R-9.6	36 / 72 TIE	37 / 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	5000
All Grades	175
60 or Better	9

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-4.0
All Grades	R-7.2
60 or Better	R-9.6

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	57 / 72 TIE
All Grades	51 / 72
60 or Better	36 / 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	61 / 78 TIE
All Grades	54 / 78
60 or Better	37 / 78 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	Bowers & Merena 11/1990:263 - Douglas L. Noblet Collection - Bowers & Merena 1/1999:34 (as PCGS MS65), $9,200 - David W. Akers, sold privately in 8/2002 - D. Brent Pogue Collection
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS65 PCGS grade
4	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

Bowers & Merena 11/1990:263 - Douglas L. Noblet Collection - Bowers & Merena 1/1999:34 (as PCGS MS65), $9,200 - David W. Akers, sold privately in 8/2002 - D. Brent Pogue Collection

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

#4 MS65 PCGS grade