1895 50C (Proof)

Series: Barber Half Dollars 1892-1915

PCGS PR68

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PCGS PR67

PCGS #:: 6542

Designer:: Charles E. Barber

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 880

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $20,700 • PR67 • 05-28-2008 • 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	750	R-5.5	20 / 24 TIE	20 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	725	R-5.5	21 / 24 TIE	21 / 24 TIE
65 or Better	175	R-7.2	17 / 24 TIE	17 / 24 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	750
60 or Better	725
65 or Better	175

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-5.5
60 or Better	R-5.5
65 or Better	R-7.2

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	20 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	21 / 24 TIE
65 or Better	17 / 24 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	20 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	21 / 24 TIE
65 or Better	17 / 24 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	PR68 PCGS grade
2	PR67 PCGS grade
2	PR67 PCGS grade
2	PR67 PCGS grade
2	PR67 PCGS grade
2	PR67 PCGS grade
2	PR67 PCGS grade
8	PR67 estimated grade
8	PR67 estimated grade
8	PR67 estimated grade

#1 PR68 PCGS grade

#2 PR67 PCGS grade

#8 PR67 estimated grade

Ron Guth:

At 880 pieces, the mintage of Proof 1895 Half Dollars is slightly-above average for the series, but enticingly miniscule and attractive relative to any modern mintages. This date offers some real stand-out pieces, including several at the PR68 level. Cameo and Deep Cameo examples carry their normal premiums, but they are fairly easy to obtain -- always for a price. Proofs of this date are well-made, with strong details throughout; it is rare to find weakness on any of the stars or the eagle's talons.

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