1886 50C (Proof)

Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

PCGS PR67+

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PCGS PR67

PCGS #:: 6447

Designer:: Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 886

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $26,940 • PR65 • 08-13-1995 • Superior Galleries

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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	800	R-5.4	17 / 25 TIE	47 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	760	R-5.4	18 / 25 TIE	48 / 55 TIE
65 or Better	80	R-8.2	13 / 25 TIE	38 / 55 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	800
60 or Better	760
65 or Better	80

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-5.4
60 or Better	R-5.4
65 or Better	R-8.2

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	17 / 25 TIE
60 or Better	18 / 25 TIE
65 or Better	13 / 25 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	47 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	48 / 55 TIE
65 or Better	38 / 55 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR68 PCGS grade
2	PR67 PCGS grade	Stack's/Bowers 3/2016:17108, $7,050 - Heritage 9/2016:5520, $4,700 - Heritage 6/2017:3678, $5,405 - D.L. Hansen Collection
2	PR67 PCGS grade	“Prairie” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	PR67 PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2008:1176, $10,925 - Heritage 1/2013:5694, $10,575 - Heritage 1/2014:4598, $7,638 - Heritage 7/2014:3768, $8,813
2	PR67 PCGS grade
2	PR67 PCGS grade
2	PR67 estimated grade
8	PR66 PCGS grade
8	PR66 PCGS grade
8	PR66 PCGS grade

#1 PR68 PCGS grade

#2 PR67 PCGS grade

Stack's/Bowers 3/2016:17108, $7,050 - Heritage 9/2016:5520, $4,700 - Heritage 6/2017:3678, $5,405 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#2 PR67 PCGS grade

“Prairie” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 PR67 PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2008:1176, $10,925 - Heritage 1/2013:5694, $10,575 - Heritage 1/2014:4598, $7,638 - Heritage 7/2014:3768, $8,813

#2 PR67 PCGS grade

#2 PR67 estimated grade

#8 PR66 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

In 1886, mintages of both the Proof and circulation strike Half Dollars declined slighty and both were very small when judged by today's standards (886 Proofs versus 5,000 circulation strikes). Most of the Mint State examples are Prooflike and some of the Proofs look Mint State, so certification is a must. Cameo proofs represent approximately 20-25% of the total population and Deep Cameos are seen seldom. The overall quality of this date is good, and ample quantities exist in a range of grades from PR63 to PR65. Superb examples are a little tougher to find, but they do show up frequently at auction.