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1871 50C (Proof)

Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

PCGS PR66+

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PCGS PR66

PCGS #:: 6429

Designer:: Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.40 grams

Mintage:: 960

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $21,850 • PR68 • 11-12-1998 • Bowers & Merena

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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	630	R-5.7	10 / 25 TIE	39 / 55 TIE
65 or Better	40	R-8.7	4 / 25 TIE	22 / 55 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	650
60 or Better	630
65 or Better	40

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-5.7
60 or Better	R-5.7
65 or Better	R-8.7

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	10 / 25 TIE
60 or Better	10 / 25 TIE
65 or Better	4 / 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	22 / 55 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR67 PCGS grade
1	PR67 estimated grade	Superior 8/1992:364 - Craig M. Morgan, M.D. Collection - Bowers & Merena 11/1998:196 - Bowers & Merena 3/2005:577 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 10/2014:98535, $19,975
3	PR66 PCGS grade	Legend Rare Coin Auctions 6/2015:356, $5,287.50
3	PR66 PCGS grade	Chrismor Collection
3	PR66 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2015:4990, $4,230
3	PR66 PCGS grade
3	PR66 PCGS grade
3	PR66 estimated grade
9	PR65+ PCGS grade
10	PR65 PCGS grade

#1 PR67 PCGS grade

#1 PR67 estimated grade

Superior 8/1992:364 - Craig M. Morgan, M.D. Collection - Bowers & Merena 11/1998:196 - Bowers & Merena 3/2005:577 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 10/2014:98535, $19,975

#3 PR66 PCGS grade

Legend Rare Coin Auctions 6/2015:356, $5,287.50

#3 PR66 PCGS grade

Chrismor Collection

#3 PR66 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2015:4990, $4,230

#3 PR66 PCGS grade

#3 PR66 estimated grade

#9 PR65+ PCGS grade

#10 PR65 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

In 1871, the mintage of Proof Half Dollars dropped to 960 pieces, just a small decrease from the previous year. However, in real terms, Proof 1871 Half Dollars are definitely scarcer than the 1870's, at least in terms of the total number of certified pieces. The overall quality of this year is slightly lower, as well, with a surprising number of PR62's on the market (these are Proofs that were mis-handled, hairlined, or otherwise impaired). To it's credit, this was the first year in awhile where Cameo Proofs begin showing up in greater abundace. Deep Cameo 1871 Half Dollars also exist, but they are very rare.

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