1867 50C (Proof)

Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

PCGS PR67

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PCGS PR66

PCGS #:: 6425

Designer:: Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.40 grams

Mintage:: 625

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $12,075 • PR66 • 08-11-2011 • 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	500	R-6.0	2 / 25 TIE	30 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	470	R-6.0	2 / 25 TIE	30 / 55 TIE
65 or Better	50	R-8.5	8 / 25 TIE	30 / 55 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	500
60 or Better	470
65 or Better	50

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-6.0
60 or Better	R-6.0
65 or Better	R-8.5

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	2 / 25 TIE
60 or Better	2 / 25 TIE
65 or Better	8 / 25 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	30 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	30 / 55 TIE
65 or Better	30 / 55 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR66+ PCGS grade
2	PR66 PCGS grade	Heritage 7/2014:3765, $7,638 - Heritage 7/2014:3765, $7,638 - Stack's/Bowers 4/2016:17094, not sold - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:312, $5,405 - D.L. Hansen Collection
2	PR66 PCGS grade
2	PR66 PCGS grade
2	PR66 PCGS grade
2	PR66 PCGS grade
2	PR66 PCGS grade
2	PR66 PCGS grade
2	PR66 estimated grade
10	PR65 PCGS grade	Dick Osburn Collection - Stack's/Bowers 8/2011:7093, $2,588

#1 PR66+ PCGS grade

#2 PR66 PCGS grade

Heritage 7/2014:3765, $7,638 - Heritage 7/2014:3765, $7,638 - Stack's/Bowers 4/2016:17094, not sold - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:312, $5,405 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#2 PR66 PCGS grade

#2 PR66 estimated grade

#10 PR65 PCGS grade

Dick Osburn Collection - Stack's/Bowers 8/2011:7093, $2,588

Ron Guth:

With only 625 Proofs minted, the 1867 Half Dollar is scarce by any measures. Nonetheless, at least a third -- if not more -- of the original mintage survives and most are in perfectly acceptable grades. Most examples we've seen are in a range from PR62 to PR64, with some outliers on both sides. Gems are very scarce and anything PR66 or better falls into the Condition Census. Approximately one-fourth of all Proof 1867 Half Dollars are Cameos and fewer than a dozen are known as Deep Cameos. For this year, the quality of the production was high, so collectors have lots of opportunities to purchase nice, problem-free examples.