1823 50C Ugly 3 VF25 Certification #50329720, PCGS #6134

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

Like the 1823 Patched 3, the Ugly 3 is a modification (or late state) of a die that resulted in a mal-formed 3. In the case of the Ugly 3, the 3 started out acceptably, but some unknown mint engraver attempted to thicken the juncture between the top and lower curves of the 3, but the attempt was so crude and out-of-hand that the 3 became simply ugly.

This variety is more scarce than the Patched 3 and is actually rather difficult to locate in Mint State. One of the nicest examples and certainly one of the most attractive is the PCGS MS65 from the D. Brent Pogue Collection.

PCGS #

6134

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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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	300	R-6.4	5 / 72 TIE	6 / 78 TIE
All Grades	5	R-9.7	1 / 72 TIE	2 / 78 TIE
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 72	1 / 78

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	300
All Grades	5
60 or Better	0

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-6.4
All Grades	R-9.7
60 or Better	R-10.1

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	5 / 72 TIE
All Grades	1 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 72

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	6 / 78 TIE
All Grades	2 / 78 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 78

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65 PCGS grade	Heritage 2/1999:5957 - Jim Carr - William Pullen - Heritage 5/2007:728 - Larry Hanks - D. Brent Pogue Collection (as PCGS MS65 31914924) - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 2/2016:3051, $35,250
2	MS64 estimated grade
3	MS63 PCGS grade	Dale Friend Collection
3	MS63 PCGS grade	Dr. Charles Link Collection
3	MS63 PCGS grade	“Earlyhalves” Collection

#1 MS65 PCGS grade

Heritage 2/1999:5957 - Jim Carr - William Pullen - Heritage 5/2007:728 - Larry Hanks - D. Brent Pogue Collection (as PCGS MS65 31914924) - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 2/2016:3051, $35,250

#2 MS64 estimated grade

#3 MS63 PCGS grade

Dale Friend Collection

#3 MS63 PCGS grade

Dr. Charles Link Collection

#3 MS63 PCGS grade

“Earlyhalves” Collection