1877 50C (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

PCGS MS67+

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PCGS MS67+

PCGS MS66+

PCGS #:: 6355

Designer:: Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 8,304,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $31,050 • MS67+ • 03-07-2021 • David Lawrence RC

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1877 50C
1877 50C, PL

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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	2,500	R-4.5	40 / 45	111 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	325	R-6.3	40 / 45	115 / 126 TIE
65 or Better	50	R-8.5	34 / 45 TIE	93 / 126 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	2,500
60 or Better	325
65 or Better	50

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.5
60 or Better	R-6.3
65 or Better	R-8.5

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	40 / 45
60 or Better	40 / 45
65 or Better	34 / 45 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	111 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	115 / 126 TIE
65 or Better	93 / 126 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS66+ PCGS grade
3	MS66+ PCGS grade
3	MS66+ PCGS grade
3	MS66+ PCGS grade
3	MS66+ PCGS grade
3	MS66+ PCGS grade
3	MS66+ PCGS grade
3	MS66+ PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#3 MS66+ PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

With the second largest mintage of the entire Seated Liberty Half Dollar series, the 1877 is, simply put, common. PCGS has certified over 200 examples of this date, most of which fall into the MS62 to MS64 range. Even Gems are relatively common, with a varied selection of nice coins awaiting collectors in MS65 and MS66. In MS67, this date becomes incredibly rare.

The strike quality on 1877 Half Dollars is usually quite good, but keep an eye on the stars on the right side of the obverse - sometimes they can be a trifle weak.