1872 50C (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

PCGS MS66

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PCGS MS65+

PCGS MS65

PCGS #:: 6333

Designer:: Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.40 grams

Mintage:: 880,600

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $21,150 • MS66 • 06-23-2014 • 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	600	R-5.8	16 / 45 TIE	48 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	60	R-8.4	17 / 45 TIE	62 / 126 TIE
65 or Better	10	R-9.5	15 / 45 TIE	55 / 126 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	600
60 or Better	60
65 or Better	10

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-5.8
60 or Better	R-8.4
65 or Better	R-9.5

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	16 / 45 TIE
60 or Better	17 / 45 TIE
65 or Better	15 / 45 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	48 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	62 / 126 TIE
65 or Better	55 / 126 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Highmoon Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS66 PCGS grade
1	MS66 PCGS grade
1	MS66 PCGS grade
1	MS66 PCGS grade
6	MS65+ PCGS grade
7	MS65 PCGS grade
7	MS65 PCGS grade
7	MS65 PCGS grade
7	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Highmoon Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

#6 MS65+ PCGS grade

#7 MS65 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

In 1872, production of Half Dollars at the Philadelphia Mint dropped by more than a quarter from the previous year to a total of 880,600 coins. This adds a premium to this date across the board, but especially in the higher grades. Though they are scarce, Mint State 1872 Half Dollars can be found with patience in MS64. Gems are considered rare and it is difficult to find this date in MS66. When purchasing this date, look for well-struck examples with strong radial lines in the stars and full talon and feather details on the reverse.