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1892 50C

1892-O 50C Micro O

1892-O 50C (Regular Strike)

Series: Barber Half Dollars 1892-1915

PCGS MS68

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MINTMARK COMPARSION

PCGS MS66

PCGS #:: 6462

Designer:: Charles E. Barber

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 390,000

Mint:: New Orleans

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $108,688 • MS66* • 04-24-2013 • Heritage Auctions

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1892-O 50C
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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	1,500	R-4.8	11 / 74 TIE	11 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	250	R-6.6	28 / 74 TIE	28 / 74 TIE
65 or Better	30	R-8.9	9 / 74 TIE	9 / 74 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	1,500
60 or Better	250
65 or Better	30

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.8
60 or Better	R-6.6
65 or Better	R-8.9

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	11 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	28 / 74 TIE
65 or Better	9 / 74 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	11 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	28 / 74 TIE
65 or Better	9 / 74 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68 PCGS grade	Dr. Thaine B. Price Collection - David Akers 5/1998:124, $28,600 - John C. Hugon Collection - Heritage 1/2005:4199, $103,500 - Bob R. Simpson Collection
2	MS67 PCGS grade	John C. Hugon Collection - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part II - Heritage 10/2014:98542, $18,800 - Heritage 4/2016:4669, $16,450
3	MS67 estimated grade	Fred Porter Collection - Charles T. Steigerwalt, sold privately in 12/1893 - John M. Clapp Collection - John H. Clapp Collection, sold intact in 1942 - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:2064, $18,700 - American Numismatic Rarities 6/2005:78, $37,375 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30548, $64,625 - Heritage 8/2015:4069, $47,000 - Heritage 2/2016:3246, $39,950
4	MS66 PCGS grade	David Akers 10/1994 - Dr. Steven Duckor - Heritage 8/2010:3173, $18,400
4	MS66 PCGS grade	Stack's/Bowers 8/2014:13109, not sold - Heritage 10/2015:3273, $8,225
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade
9	MS65 PCGS grade	Heritage - Dale Friend - Heritage 1/2009:2924, $3,450
9	MS65 PCGS grade	Heritage 9/2002:1216, $2,990 - Heritage 7/2003:7707, $4,025

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

Dr. Thaine B. Price Collection - David Akers 5/1998:124, $28,600 - John C. Hugon Collection - Heritage 1/2005:4199, $103,500 - Bob R. Simpson Collection

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

John C. Hugon Collection - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part II - Heritage 10/2014:98542, $18,800 - Heritage 4/2016:4669, $16,450

#3 MS67 estimated grade

Fred Porter Collection - Charles T. Steigerwalt, sold privately in 12/1893 - John M. Clapp Collection - John H. Clapp Collection, sold intact in 1942 - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:2064, $18,700 - American Numismatic Rarities 6/2005:78, $37,375 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30548, $64,625 - Heritage 8/2015:4069, $47,000 - Heritage 2/2016:3246, $39,950

#4 MS66 PCGS grade

David Akers 10/1994 - Dr. Steven Duckor - Heritage 8/2010:3173, $18,400

#4 MS66 PCGS grade

Stack's/Bowers 8/2014:13109, not sold - Heritage 10/2015:3273, $8,225

#4 MS66 PCGS grade

#9 MS65 PCGS grade

Heritage - Dale Friend - Heritage 1/2009:2924, $3,450

#9 MS65 PCGS grade

Heritage 9/2002:1216, $2,990 - Heritage 7/2003:7707, $4,025

Ron Guth:

The 1892-O Half Dollar is a popular coin because of its low mintage but, in reality, it is no more difficult to obtain than many other, more plentiful dates. In fact, the 1892-O Half Dollar has the second largest population of certified examples of any date up to 1912. David Akers noted that the 1892-O Half Dollar was rare in Gem condition but, again, the population reports say otherwise. Apparently, the 1892-O was saved in large quantities, as was the 1892-P, which means that collectors have ample opportunities to purchase a nice example. Like most Barber Half Dollars, the 1892-O is extremely rare in MS67, but this is one of the few dates in the series that is represented by a PCGS MS68 example (but only one!).

David Akers: Only 390,000 pieces were minted of this issue, the lowest mintage figure of any branch mint Barber Half Dollar, and the lowest mintage of the entire series prior to 1913. The 1892-O is not quite as rare as the low mintage would imply, however, and average to Choice Uncirculated examples are only scarce, not rare. In Gem condition, though, the 1892-O is definitely rare...