1857-O 50C (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

PCGS MS64

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PCGS MS64

PCGS #:: 6291

Designer:: Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.40 grams

Mintage:: 818,000

Mint:: New Orleans

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $22,425 • MS66 • 03-06-2005 • David Lawrence RC

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1857-O 50C

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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	600	R-5.8	27 / 66 TIE	48 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	30	R-8.9	19 / 66 TIE	32 / 126 TIE
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 66	1 / 126

Survival Estimate
All Grades	600
60 or Better	30
65 or Better

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-5.8
60 or Better	R-8.9
65 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	27 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	19 / 66 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 66

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	48 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	32 / 126 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 126

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS64 PCGS grade
1	MS65 estimated grade
1	MS64 PCGS grade
1	MS64 PCGS grade
1	MS64 PCGS grade
1	MS64 PCGS grade
1	MS64 PCGS grade
1	MS64 PCGS grade
1	MS64 PCGS grade
1	MS64 estimated grade

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

#1 MS65 estimated grade

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

#1 MS64 estimated grade

Ron Guth:

The 1857-O Half Dollar has a relatively hefty mintage, yet it remains very scarce to rare in any Mint State grade. Collectos simply did not pay attention to this date "back in the day." PCGS has certified several MS64 example, but none finer. NGC reports a single MS66 example (from the Richmond Collection), but that one last appeared on the market in 2006 and has not reappeared since.

The strike on 1857-O Half Dollars ranges from very flat to reasonably strong. When possible, collectors should seek out examples with sharp details and clean surfaces.