1838 50C Capped Bust Half Dollar, Reeded Edge PCGS AU58 (color-!!!)
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SKU
42977131
Formerly offered as Lot #5590 in the Stack's Bowers November Baltimore Sale where it realized $1,920 - an obvious testament to the very cool cascading colors on the near Mint State surfaces, especially on the obverse.
| PCGS # | 6177 |
|---|---|
| Grading Service | PCGS |
| Year of Issue | 1838 |
| Grade | AU58 |
| Denom Type | Capped Bust Half Dollar |
| Numeric Denomination | 50C |
| Mint Location | Philadelphia |
| Designation | NONE |
| Circ/UnCirc | Circulated |
| Strike Type | Business |
| Holder Variety | Reeded Edge, GR-3. Rarity-2. |
| Grade Add On | NONE |
| Holder Type | N/A |
| Population | 167 |
| Pop Higher | 302 |
| Mintage | 3,546,000 |
| Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
| Edge Type | Reeded |
| Coin Weight | 13.36 |
| Metal Content | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
