1881 50C

1883 50C

1882 50C (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

PCGS MS68

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PCGS MS67

PCGS MS66+

PCGS #:: 6364

Designer:: Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 4,400

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $74,750 • MS68 • 11-03-2010 • Bowers & Merena

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Major Varieties

1882 50C
1882 50C, PL

Die Varieties

1882 50C WB-101

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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	23 / 45 TIE	72 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	140	R-7.6	26 / 45	93 / 126
65 or Better	25	R-9.0	24 / 45 TIE	78 / 126 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	800
60 or Better	140
65 or Better	25

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-5.4
60 or Better	R-7.6
65 or Better	R-9.0

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	23 / 45 TIE
60 or Better	26 / 45
65 or Better	24 / 45 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	72 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	93 / 126
65 or Better	78 / 126 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68 PCGS grade	Malibu Collection - Bowers & Merena 11/2010:2074, $74,750 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part II - Heritage 10/2014:98521, $38,187.50 - “Perfection 8A” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2007:4498, $11,500
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 estimated grade	Heritage 1/2007:987, $14,950 - Heritage 8/2010:3166, $14,375
5	MS66+ PCGS estimated grade	Heritage 1/2007:4499, $8,625 - Dick Osburn Collection - Stack's/Bowers 8/2011:7139, $9,775
6	MS66 PCGS grade	D.L. Hansen Collection
6	MS66 PCGS grade
6	MS66 PCGS grade
6	MS66 PCGS grade
6	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

Malibu Collection - Bowers & Merena 11/2010:2074, $74,750 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part II - Heritage 10/2014:98521, $38,187.50 - “Perfection 8A” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2007:4498, $11,500

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

#2 MS67 estimated grade

Heritage 1/2007:987, $14,950 - Heritage 8/2010:3166, $14,375

#5 MS66+ PCGS estimated grade

Heritage 1/2007:4499, $8,625 - Dick Osburn Collection - Stack's/Bowers 8/2011:7139, $9,775

#6 MS66 PCGS grade

D.L. Hansen Collection

#6 MS66 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1882 Half Dollar has a moderately large mintage compared to the other Half Dollar dates of the 1880's but, by any other standard in any other series, this is a rare date. Only 8,400 coins were made for circulation along with 1,355 Proofs. For some reason, the 1882 Half Dollar has a total certified population that is among the lowest of the 1880-1890 period, with only the 1885 having a slightly lower population. MS63 and MS64 are the most frequently-seen grades at the Mint State level. Gems are slightly rare and Superb examples are true condition-rarities. To give an idea of how desirable the best examples are, the PCGS MS68 (later in the Eugene Gardner Collection) sold for $74,750 in 2010!