1848 50C (Proof)

Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

PCGS PR65

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PCGS PR65

PCGS PR64+

PCGS #:: 6392

Designer:: Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 13.36 grams

Mintage:: 5

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $74,750 • PR66 • 07-01-2008 • 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	5	R-9.7	6 / 23 TIE	8 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	5	R-9.7	6 / 23 TIE	8 / 55 TIE
65 or Better	1	R-10.0	1 / 23 TIE	1 / 55 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	5
60 or Better	5
65 or Better	1

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-9.7
60 or Better	R-9.7
65 or Better	R-10.0

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	6 / 23 TIE
60 or Better	6 / 23 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 23 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	8 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	8 / 55 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 55 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR65 estimated grade	Newcomb Collection - James G. MacAllister & Wayte Raymond 5/1945:859 - John Jay Pittman Collection - David Akers 5/1998:1534 - Phil Kaufman Collection - Heritage 7/2008:1819, $74,750 - Heritage 1/2013:5663, $55,812.50
2	PR64 PCGS grade
3	PR63 estimated grade

#1 PR65 estimated grade

Newcomb Collection - James G. MacAllister & Wayte Raymond 5/1945:859 - John Jay Pittman Collection - David Akers 5/1998:1534 - Phil Kaufman Collection - Heritage 7/2008:1819, $74,750 - Heritage 1/2013:5663, $55,812.50

#2 PR64 PCGS grade

#3 PR63 estimated grade

Jaime Hernandez:

The Proof 1848 Seated Liberty Half Dollar is very rare. An example appears very seldom in the market. Going back to 1941, we only have about 13 records of it ever being sold at auction. Collectors should not be picky when attempting to obtain an example of this date, as it might be a very long time before they get the opportunity to buy one.