1823 50C Patched 3 AU58 Certification #38600984, PCGS #6133

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Owner's Comments

O-101a

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The so-called "Patched 3" is one of the more interesting varieties among Capped Bust Half Dollars. The variety is actually a die state of Overton 101, which started out as a fairly normal 3, although the top and the bottom halves of the 3 are barely connected. After a certain number of the 1823 O-101 Half Dollars were struck, an engraver took the obverse die and attempted to repair the 3, though the fix came out worse in appearance than the original. The 1823
Patched 3" is known as Overton 101a and, though it is a late state of O-101, it is collected as a completely different variety (this is akin to the 1807 O-111b "Bearded Goddess, which is also a late state of the O-111 dies).

The "Patched 3" Half Dollar is a common variety and can be found in high grade. At least two dozen Mint State examples are known, with the best topping out at MS66.

PCGS #

6133

Designer

John Reich

Edge

Lettered: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR

Diameter

32.50 millimeters

Weight

13.50 grams

Mintage

1694200

Metal

89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

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129

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	600	R-5.8	12 / 72 TIE	13 / 78 TIE
All Grades	30	R-8.9	22 / 72 TIE	23 / 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	600
All Grades	30
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-5.8
All Grades	R-8.9
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	12 / 72 TIE
All Grades	22 / 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	13 / 78 TIE
All Grades	23 / 78 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 78 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65+ PCGS grade	Superior 3/2001:280 - Bowers & Merena 7/2003:1470, $17,250 - Stuart Levine - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 2/2016:3048, $19,975 - Dr. Charles Link Collection
2	MS65 PCGS grade	Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:1792, $9,900 - Phil Kaufman Collection - Joseph C. Thomas Collection - Heritage 4/2009:2430, $40,250 - Larry Hanks - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 2/2016:3049, $28,200
2	MS65 PCGS grade	Virginia Cabinet - Heritage 4/2015:5078, $29,375 - Chicago Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS65 PCGS grade	Coins That Look Gem Collection
2	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS65+ PCGS grade

Superior 3/2001:280 - Bowers & Merena 7/2003:1470, $17,250 - Stuart Levine - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 2/2016:3048, $19,975 - Dr. Charles Link Collection

#2 MS65 PCGS grade

Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:1792, $9,900 - Phil Kaufman Collection - Joseph C. Thomas Collection - Heritage 4/2009:2430, $40,250 - Larry Hanks - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 2/2016:3049, $28,200

#2 MS65 PCGS grade

Virginia Cabinet - Heritage 4/2015:5078, $29,375 - Chicago Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS65 PCGS grade

Coins That Look Gem Collection

#2 MS65 PCGS grade