1878 50C (Proof)

Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

PCGS PR67+

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PCGS PR67

PCGS PR66

PCGS #:: 6439

Designer:: Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 800

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $35,250 • PR68 • 05-12-2015 • 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	650	R-5.7	10 / 25 TIE	39 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	625	R-5.7	10 / 25 TIE	39 / 55 TIE
65 or Better	50	R-8.5	8 / 25 TIE	30 / 55 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	650
60 or Better	625
65 or Better	50

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-5.7
60 or Better	R-5.7
65 or Better	R-8.5

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	10 / 25 TIE
60 or Better	10 / 25 TIE
65 or Better	8 / 25 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	39 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	39 / 55 TIE
65 or Better	30 / 55 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR67 PCGS grade	Chrismor Collection - D.L. Hansen Collection
2	PR67 estimated grade	Superior 8/1992:410 - Heritage 3/2010:1018 - Heritage 5/2015:98511, $35,250
3	PR66 PCGS grade
3	PR66 PCGS grade
3	PR66 PCGS 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

Chrismor Collection - D.L. Hansen Collection

#2 PR67 estimated grade

Superior 8/1992:410 - Heritage 3/2010:1018 - Heritage 5/2015:98511, $35,250

#3 PR66 PCGS grade

#3 PR66 estimated grade

#7 PR65 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

Proof 1878 Half Dollars are slightly more rare than many of the other dates in the 1870's and follow the Proof 1876 Half Dollars rather closely in terms of the total number of certified survivors and the grade distribution. This makes the 1878 a good value for collectors who are seeking a low mintage coin at an affordable price. As with the other contemporary dates, the 1878 usually comes in average grades, usually in PR63. Gems are available (for a price) but anything better than PR65 is a condition-rarity. Nearly a quarter of the known examples are Cameo Proofs. Deep Cameo Proofs are exceedingly rare.