1890 50C (Proof)

Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

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PCGS #:: 6451

Designer:: Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 590

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $19,550 • PR67 • 02-18-2002 • Goldberg Auctioneers

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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	500	R-6.0	2 / 25 TIE	30 / 55 TIE
65 or Better	100	R-8.0	20 / 25 TIE	45 / 55 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	525
60 or Better	500
65 or Better	100

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-5.9
60 or Better	R-6.0
65 or Better	R-8.0

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	5 / 25 TIE
60 or Better	2 / 25 TIE
65 or Better	20 / 25 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	34 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	30 / 55 TIE
65 or Better	45 / 55 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR67 PCGS grade	Peter Shireman Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	PR67 PCGS grade
1	PR67 PCGS grade	Daryl J. Haynor Collection - Heritage 8/2011:7199, $10,350
1	PR67 PCGS grade	American Numismatic Rarities 8/2006:645, not sold
1	PR67 PCGS grade
1	PR67 PCGS grade
1	PR67 PCGS grade
1	PR67 PCGS grade
1	PR67 estimated grade
10	PR66+ PCGS grade

#1 PR67 PCGS grade

Peter Shireman Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 PR67 PCGS grade

Daryl J. Haynor Collection - Heritage 8/2011:7199, $10,350

#1 PR67 PCGS grade

American Numismatic Rarities 8/2006:645, not sold

#1 PR67 PCGS grade

#1 PR67 estimated grade

#10 PR66+ PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1890 Half Dollar has the smallest mintage of Proofs (590 examples) since 1877 and the third lowest since 1865. When placed next to the circulation strike mintage of 12,000, it is easy to see why this date is so popular -- it is simply rare. There are two additional features of this date that make it even more desirable: 1) the average quality is slightly better than in previous years and 2) this is the first date since 1883 where Deep Cameo examples are obtainable and not horribly rare. This is another of those dates where it is sometimes difficult to tell the circulation strikes from the Proofs, so we recommend certification.