1870 50C (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

PCGS MS67

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PCGS MS65+

PCGS #:: 6327

Designer:: Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.40 grams

Mintage:: 633,900

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $29,375 • MS67 • 04-21-2021 • Legend Rare Coin Auctions

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1870 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	700	R-5.6	21 / 45 TIE	64 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	60	R-8.4	17 / 45 TIE	62 / 126 TIE
65 or Better	6	R-9.7	13 / 45 TIE	41 / 126 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	700
60 or Better	60
65 or Better	6

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-5.6
60 or Better	R-8.4
65 or Better	R-9.7

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	21 / 45 TIE
60 or Better	17 / 45 TIE
65 or Better	13 / 45 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	64 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	62 / 126 TIE
65 or Better	41 / 126 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS66 estimated grade
3	MS65 PCGS grade	Heritage 7/2016:3867, $7,050 - Heritage 10/2016:3142, $6,463
3	MS65 PCGS grade
3	MS65 PCGS grade
3	MS65 PCGS grade
3	MS65 PCGS grade
8	MS64+ PCGS grade
9	MS64 PCGS grade
9	MS64 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#2 MS66 estimated grade

#3 MS65 PCGS grade

Heritage 7/2016:3867, $7,050 - Heritage 10/2016:3142, $6,463

#3 MS65 PCGS grade

#8 MS64+ PCGS grade

#9 MS64 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

At 633,900 coins, the 1870 Half Dollar has just a slightly lower mintage than the 1869-S of the previous year. However, because it was from an Eastern Mint, the 1870 Half Dollar is much more common in most grades. In Mint State, the 1870 is slightly more common than the 1869-S but usually sells for much less, making it seem like an excellent value. The initial quality of the 1870 Half Dollars was good. The luster is usually frosty, bagmarks are minimal, and the strike is strong, if not full. All in all, this is a great representative of the With Motto type.