1864 50C (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

PCGS MS67+

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PCGS MS67+

PCGS MS67

PCGS #:: 6311

Designer:: Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.40 grams

Mintage:: 379,100

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $48,875 • MS67 • 10-13-2011 • Heritage Auctions

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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	800	R-5.4	44 / 66 TIE	72 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	100	R-8.0	49 / 66 TIE	79 / 126 TIE
65 or Better	15	R-9.3	35 / 66 TIE	63 / 126 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	800
60 or Better	100
65 or Better	15

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-5.4
60 or Better	R-8.0
65 or Better	R-9.3

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	44 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	49 / 66 TIE
65 or Better	35 / 66 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	72 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	79 / 126 TIE
65 or Better	63 / 126 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 10/2014:98504, $35,250
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 estimated grade	Superior 2/2002:2054, $16,100 - Heritage 8/2006:5244, $25,300
4	MS66 estimated grade
4	MS66 estimated grade
9	MS65 PCGS grade
9	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 10/2014:98504, $35,250

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#4 MS66 PCGS grade

#4 MS66 estimated grade

Superior 2/2002:2054, $16,100 - Heritage 8/2006:5244, $25,300

#4 MS66 estimated grade

#9 MS65 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1864 Half Dollar is a great date with a low mintage. Mint State examples are not particularly scarce, which is probably due to the discovery of some of them in the so-called "Guatemala Hoard" in the 1950's (other dates were included in the hoard, as well). Most Mint State 1864 Half Dollars are of average quality, though there are some outstanding examples, including a tiny population at the MS67 level. Most 1864 Half Dollars exhibit strong strikes -- the best ones show full feather and fletch details on the reverse.