1859 50C (Proof)

Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

PCGS PR67

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PCGS PR66+

PCGS PR66

PCGS #:: 6413

Designer:: Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.40 grams

Mintage:: 800

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $14,950 • PR67 • 01-08-2003 • 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	300	R-6.4	17 / 23	22 / 55
60 or Better	280	R-6.5	17 / 23	22 / 55
65 or Better	25	R-9.0	13 / 23 TIE	18 / 55 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	300
60 or Better	280
65 or Better	25

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-6.4
60 or Better	R-6.5
65 or Better	R-9.0

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	17 / 23
60 or Better	17 / 23
65 or Better	13 / 23 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	22 / 55
60 or Better	22 / 55
65 or Better	18 / 55 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR67 PCGS grade	Joseph O'Connor, sold privately in 2/2008 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 10/2014:98531 (as PCGS PR67 03658584), $12,925 - - Heritage 4/2015:5097, $11,162.50 - Chrismor Collection
1	PR67 PCGS grade
3	PR66+ PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2003:7204, $14,950 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part IV - Heritage 10/2015:98719, $12,925 - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:310, not sold
3	PR66 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2015:4975, $7,050 - Heritage 9/2015:3940, $6,756.25
3	PR66 estimated grade
3	PR66 estimated grade
7	PR65 PCGS grade
7	PR65 PCGS grade
7	PR65 PCGS grade
7	PR65 PCGS grade

#1 PR67 PCGS grade

Joseph O'Connor, sold privately in 2/2008 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 10/2014:98531 (as PCGS PR67 03658584), $12,925 - - Heritage 4/2015:5097, $11,162.50 - Chrismor Collection

#1 PR67 PCGS grade

#3 PR66+ PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2003:7204, $14,950 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part IV - Heritage 10/2015:98719, $12,925 - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:310, not sold

#3 PR66 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2015:4975, $7,050 - Heritage 9/2015:3940, $6,756.25

#3 PR66 estimated grade

#7 PR65 PCGS grade