1842 50C Medium Date AU50 Certification #38188855, PCGS #6239

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Owner's Comments

Saw this coin in a Heritage auction and figured it would be a nice upgrade to my other 1842. The subtle, original toning is very attractive. The 1842 is easier to find than the 1841, but not seen as often as the 1843 or 1844.

Expert Comments

Gordon Wrubel

Quickfinder Notes: The Medium Date comes with the Rev of 1842. It is easily distinguished by the crossbar of the 4 which ends in a CROSSLET. The Small Date used much smaller numeral punches with a PLAIN end to the crossbar of the 4. The Medium Date is about two and a half times more common than the Small Date.

PCGS #

6239

Designer

Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

13.36 grams

Mintage

2012764

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

169

Pop Lower

212

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	1200	R-4.9	53 / 66 TIE	90 / 126 TIE
All Grades	80	R-8.2	44 / 66 TIE	71 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	3	R-9.8	13 / 66 TIE	18 / 126 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	1200
All Grades	80
60 or Better	3

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-4.9
All Grades	R-8.2
60 or Better	R-9.8

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	53 / 66 TIE
All Grades	44 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	13 / 66 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	90 / 126 TIE
All Grades	71 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	18 / 126 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Steve Contursi - Oliver Jung Collection - American Numismatic Rarities 7/2004:66, $16,100 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30484, $25,850
2	MS65 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2017:4347, $5,640
2	MS65 PCGS grade
2	MS65 PCGS grade
2	MS65 estimated grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Steve Contursi - Oliver Jung Collection - American Numismatic Rarities 7/2004:66, $16,100 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30484, $25,850

#2 MS65 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2017:4347, $5,640

#2 MS65 PCGS grade

#2 MS65 estimated grade