1853 G50C BG-302 "Peacock" (Regular Strike)

Series: California Fractional Gold

PCGS MS65

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PCGS MS65

PCGS MS64

PCGS #:: 10422

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Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: Other

Auction Record:: $14,400 • MS66 • 06-17-2018 • Heritage Auctions

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1853 G50C BG-302 "Peacock"

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1853 G50C BG-302 "Peacock" S.S. Central America #2 (with Pinch)

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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.
All Grades	175	R-7.2	515 / 580 TIE	515 / 580 TIE
60 or Better	100	R-8.0	464 / 580 TIE	464 / 580 TIE
65 or Better	4	R-9.8	129 / 580 TIE	129 / 580 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	175
60 or Better	100
65 or Better	4

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-7.2
60 or Better	R-8.0
65 or Better	R-9.8

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	515 / 580 TIE
60 or Better	464 / 580 TIE
65 or Better	129 / 580 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	515 / 580 TIE
60 or Better	464 / 580 TIE
65 or Better	129 / 580 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS65 PCGS grade
2	MS65 PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade	American Numismatic Rarities "Classics Sale" 7/2003:933, $4,370
4	MS64 PCGS grade	Recovered from the wreck of the S.S. Central America
4	MS64 PCGS grade
4	MS64 PCGS grade
4	MS64 PCGS grade
4	MS64 PCGS grade
4	MS64 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

#2 MS65 PCGS grade

#3 MS64 PCGS grade

American Numismatic Rarities "Classics Sale" 7/2003:933, $4,370

#4 MS64 PCGS grade

Recovered from the wreck of the S.S. Central America

#4 MS64 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

BG-302 is a small California Fractional Gold coin that has been nick-named the "Peacock" reverse because of the rays that fan out behind the eagle, similar to the way a peacock displays his tail feathers when attempting to attract a mate. In reality, the bird on the back of the BG-302 is an eagle, perched on a single arrow, its tail feathers dangling downward, with rays of glory behind.

This reverse was also used on BG-303, and these are the only appearances of this die.

Listed as a Low Rarity-4 (approximately 150-200 known), this is a popular variety because of the unusual design type on the reverse. PCGS has certified over 100 examples as of August 2012, consistent with the BG rarity rating. Mint State survivors are fairly plentiful, usually in MS-62 to MS-63, and the best examples seen by PCGS include two Gem MS65s.