1869 50C (Proof)

Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

PCGS PR67

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PCGS PR67

PCGS PR66+

PCGS #:: 6427

Designer:: Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.40 grams

Mintage:: 600

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $10,925 • PR66 • 03-22-2012 • Stack's Bowers

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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	525	R-5.9	5 / 25 TIE	34 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	510	R-5.9	8 / 25	37 / 55
65 or Better	40	R-8.7	4 / 25 TIE	22 / 55 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	525
60 or Better	510
65 or Better	40

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-5.9
60 or Better	R-5.9
65 or Better	R-8.7

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	5 / 25 TIE
60 or Better	8 / 25
65 or Better	4 / 25 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	34 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	37 / 55
65 or Better	22 / 55 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR67 PCGS grade	Heritage 8/2016:4769, $6,462.50
1	PR67 PCGS grade	“Perfection 8” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	PR67 estimated grade
4	PR66+ PCGS grade
4	PR66+ PCGS grade
6	PR66 PCGS grade
6	PR66 PCGS grade
6	PR66 PCGS grade
6	PR66 PCGS grade
6	PR65 PCGS grade

#1 PR67 PCGS grade

Heritage 8/2016:4769, $6,462.50

#1 PR67 PCGS grade

“Perfection 8” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 PR67 estimated grade

#4 PR66+ PCGS grade

#6 PR66 PCGS grade

#6 PR65 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

Proof 1869 Half Dollars have the same mintage as the 1868's but they are slightly more common overall and the general quality is also better. For instance, the most frequently-seen grade on the 1869's is PR64 compared to PR63 for the 1868's. For collectors, this means that the 1869's offer a slightly better value than several of the other contemporary dates, including the 1868.

Cameo Proof 1869 Half Dollars represent approximately ten percent of the total population. Deep Cameo Proofs are either exceedingly rare or non-existent (PCGS has not certified any as of 5/2018).

Virtually all of the high-end Proof 1869 Half Dollars are toned in varying degrees.