1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob AU50 Certification #42028449, PCGS #6148

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Owner's Comments

Bust half dollars are getting tough to find in circulated grades that actually look good. Finding them in EF40 seems to me as even tougher. Lots of uncirculated coins for astronomical prices and even many circulated coins now commanding prices higher than book values. Finding an AU50 coin for under $500 takes a bit of searching and often times it is unattractive. This makes a nice addition to my collection at a grade that is above my expectations!

PCGS #

6148

Designer

John Reich

Edge

Lettered: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR

Diameter

32.50 millimeters

Weight

13.50 grams

Mintage

3075200

Metal

89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

Pop Higher

418

Pop Lower

287

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	5000	R-4.0	57 / 72 TIE	61 / 78 TIE
All Grades	250	R-6.6	52 / 72 TIE	56 / 78 TIE
60 or Better	6	R-9.7	30 / 72 TIE	31 / 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	250
60 or Better	6

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-6.6
60 or Better	R-9.7

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	52 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	30 / 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	56 / 78 TIE
60 or Better	31 / 78 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65+ PCGS grade	Dale Friend Collection
1	MS65+ PCGS grade	Dr. Charles Link Collection
3	MS65 PCGS grade
3	MS65 PCGS grade	Heritage 9/23/2010:4104, $5,462.50 - Heritage 1/2011:5554, $10,925
3	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS65+ PCGS grade

Dale Friend Collection

#1 MS65+ PCGS grade

Dr. Charles Link Collection

#3 MS65 PCGS grade

Heritage 9/23/2010:4104, $5,462.50 - Heritage 1/2011:5554, $10,925

#3 MS65 PCGS grade