1827 50C Square Base 2 AU58 Certification #27391132, PCGS #6144

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Owner's Comments

O-116 (116.1), ex-Osborne, formerly MB55, where is was described as; "A fantastic coin. Original to its core. My favorite coin in the Osborne consignment. The O.116 was a mid-level R.5 for many years. Quality examples such as this are supremely rare. The immaculate surfaces and antique toning are to die for. The coin lay in a New England Museum for decades, surfacing in Stack’s/Bowers’ May 2013 New Orleans National Money Show sale (lot 337) along with a few other stunning bust half-dollars. Tim found the coin irresistible and was happy to land it ..."

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

1827 Half Dollars have the third highest mintage of the entire series, exceeded only by 1834 and 1836. However, they also contain some interesting varieties, including a 7 over 6 overdate and 2's which feature either a curled base or a flat base. The Square Base 2 is the most common of the major varieties, by a significant margin. This variety is common in all grades and can be found in Mint State with relative ease. The most common Mint State grades is MS-63, followed by MS-62, then MS-64. Gems are scarce and anything finer than MS-65 is very rare. According to the PCGS Population Report (as of June 2011), the finest 1827 Square Base 2 Half Dollar is a single MS67.

PCGS #

6144

Designer

John Reich

Edge

Lettered: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR

Diameter

32.50 millimeters

Weight

13.50 grams

Mintage

5493400

Metal

89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

Pop Higher

437

Pop Lower

2738

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

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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	10000	R-3.0	69 / 72 TIE	75 / 78 TIE
All Grades	600	R-5.8	64 / 72 TIE	69 / 78 TIE
60 or Better	30	R-8.9	58 / 72	62 / 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	10000
All Grades	600
60 or Better	30

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-3.0
All Grades	R-5.8
60 or Better	R-8.9

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	69 / 72 TIE
All Grades	64 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	58 / 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	75 / 78 TIE
All Grades	69 / 78 TIE
60 or Better	62 / 78

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2006:676, $6,900 - Heritage 10/2006:1144, $18,400 - Madison Collection - Heritage 1/2008:2870, $32,200 - Larry Hanks - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 2/2016:3064, $29,375
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Bob R. Simpson Collection
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 8/2011:7153, $25,300 - Dr. Charles Link Collection

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2006:676, $6,900 - Heritage 10/2006:1144, $18,400 - Madison Collection - Heritage 1/2008:2870, $32,200 - Larry Hanks - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 2/2016:3064, $29,375

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Bob R. Simpson Collection

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 8/2011:7153, $25,300 - Dr. Charles Link Collection