1826 50C AU58 Certification #12448566, PCGS #6143

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Owner's Comments

From Downey Mail Bid 55 described as - The scarce early die state, with die lines alongside the date and no die break at stars 2-7. Iridescent gold toning through the stars and legend provides an eye-catching frame for the antique grey centers. The surfaces are virtually free of contact marks. From David Kahn, privately, in Nov. 2009 as rare prime R.5.

Expert Comments

Jaime Hernandez

The 1826 Capped Bust Half is one of the more common dates in the series. There are still hundreds of examples available up to about AU58. However, in Uncirculated grades they become significantly scarcer. And fewer examples remain in MS65 and MS66 condition. In MS67 they are considered rare.

PCGS #

6143

Designer

John Reich

Edge

Lettered: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR

Diameter

32.50 millimeters

Weight

13.50 grams

Mintage

4004180

Metal

89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

Pop Higher

474

Pop Lower

2548

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	6000	R-3.8	60 / 72 TIE	64 / 78 TIE
All Grades	700	R-5.6	67 / 72	73 / 78
60 or Better	50	R-8.5	59 / 72 TIE	64 / 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	6000
All Grades	700
60 or Better	50

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-3.8
All Grades	R-5.6
60 or Better	R-8.5

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	60 / 72 TIE
All Grades	67 / 72
60 or Better	59 / 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	64 / 78 TIE
All Grades	73 / 78
60 or Better	64 / 78 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#3 MS66 PCGS grade