PCGS MS65+
PCGS MS65
- PCGS #:
- 6467
- Designer:
- Charles E. Barber
- Edge:
- Reeded
- Diameter:
- 30.00 millimeters
- Weight:
- 12.50 grams
- Mintage:
- 740,000
- Mint:
- San Francisco
- Metal:
- 90% Silver, 10% Copper
- Auction Record:
- $29,900 • MS65 • 01-01-2009 • Heritage Auctions
Major Varieties
- 1893-S 50C
Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| Survival Estimate | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 1,500 |
| 60 or Better | 125 |
| 65 or Better | 15 |
| Numismatic Rarity | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | R-4.8 |
| 60 or Better | R-7.7 |
| 65 or Better | R-9.3 |
| Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 11 / 74 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 8 / 74 |
| 65 or Better | 2 / 74 |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 11 / 74 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 8 / 74 |
| 65 or Better | 2 / 74 |
Condition Census What Is This?
#1 MS66 PCGS grade
Joel Rettew, sold privately in 2/1976 - James Bennett Pryor Collection - Bowers & Merena 1/1996:257, $16,500 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3178, $29,900 - Heritage 9/2011:4048, $29,900 - D.L. Hansen Collection |
#2 MS65+ PCGS grade
Larry Shepherd, sold privately - Bowers & Merena 1/2002:488, $20,125 - Harry Laibstain, sold privately in 1/8/2002 - Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:5385, $16,450 - D.L. Hansen Collection |
#3 MS65 PCGS grade
Heritage 4//2010:956 - Heritage 8/2016:4116, $15,275 |
#3 MS65 PCGS grade
Goldbergs 6/2014:801, $18,213 |
#3 MS65 PCGS grade
Heritage 2/2015:3134, $12,925 |
#3 MS65 PCGS grade
David Lawrence, sold privately in 4/2002 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part II - Heritage 10/2014:98545, $17,625 |
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#3 MS65 PCGS grade
Dr. Thaine Price - Akers 5/1998:129 - John C. Hugon - Heritage 1/2005:4204, $17,365 |
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#3 MS65 PCGS grade
Pinnacle Rarities, sold privately - Dale Friend Collection - Heritage 1/2009:3869, $29,900 - Greensboro Collection, Part V - Heritage 8/2015:4071, $17,625 |
| #3 MS65 PCGS grade |
#10 MS64 PCGS grade
Heritage 7/2009:1655, $6,900 |
Over thirty years of grading experience has given us a different view of the 1893-S Half Dollar than that shared by previous writers. For instance, there are almost twice as many PCGS-certified Mint State 1893-S Half Dollars than 1893-S Dollars. The same is true for Gem examples (MS65 or better). Of course, the 1893-S Dollar remains the star of the Morgan Dollar series and the price reflects both the rarity and the popularity of that date.
To its credit, the 1893-S Half Dollar is a great date in the series. It is more difficult to obtain in Mint State that many of the other dates from the 1890's. Even better, it usually comes with a bold strike. Luster ranges from frosty and creamy to bright and chrome-like. MS63 and MS64 appear to be the most common grades for this date. Gems are very scarce and none are known above MS66.