1899 50C (Regular Strike)
Series: Barber Half Dollars 1892-1915
PCGS MS67+
PCGS MS67
PCGS MS66+
- PCGS #:
- 6483
- Designer:
- Charles E. Barber
- Edge:
- Reeded
- Diameter:
- 30.00 millimeters
- Weight:
- 12.50 grams
- Mintage:
- 5,538,000
- Metal:
- 90% Silver, 10% Copper
- Auction Record:
- $34,500 • MS67 • 08-11-2010 • Heritage Auctions
The Related Coins all share the same Category, Prefix, and Major Variety as this Coin. They differ in Suffix, Minor Variety, and Die Variety only.
Major Varieties
- 1899 50C
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| 11/14 DL$215 |
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| 35 |
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| 01/19 EB$33 |
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| 38 |
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| 12/13 GC$40 |
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| 75 |
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| 05/18 EB$42 |
| 01/15 EB$61 |
| 11/14 GC$41 |
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| 07/18 EB$54 |
| 06/18 EB$51 |
| 06/16 DL$80 |
| 11/14 GC$62 |
| 10/14 GC$68 |
| 03/18 HA$61 |
| 04/12 HA$40 |
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| 130 |
| 37 |
| 01/19 EB$86 |
| 12/18 HA$104 |
| 11/18 SB$55 |
| 07/18 HA$89 |
| 05/17 EB$110 |
| $139C26 |
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| 140 |
| 40 |
| 01/19 DL$130 |
| 09/18 HA$104 |
| 07/15 EB$120 |
| 03/15 EB$92 |
| 09/14 EB$114 |
| 11/11 HA$79 |
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| 150 |
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| 10/16 EB$124 |
| 02/15 HA$112 |
| 02/14 EB$141 |
| 01/12 HA$89 |
| 12/11 EB$105 |
| 12/12 HA$84 |
| 04/12 HA$84 |
| 01/08 HA$98 |
| 12/05 HA$104 |
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| 200 |
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| 07/18 EB$109 |
| 01/18 HA$120 |
| 06/14 EB$185 |
| 03/14 HA$135 |
| 05/13 EB$145 |
| 04/14 GC$110 |
| 04/13 HA$118 |
| 07/12 HA$109 |
| 12/11 HA$104 |
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| 215 |
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| 01/18 HA$168 |
| 03/16 EB$157 |
| 01/16 HA$200 |
| 05/15 EB$142 |
| 11/14 EB$178 |
| 11/16 HA$165 |
| 07/13 HA$90 |
| 03/12 HA$150 |
| 03/01 HA$91 |
| 05/00 HA$131 |
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| 250 |
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| 04/18 HA$288 |
| 08/16 HA$223 |
| 11/15 EB$203 |
| 01/15 EB$178 |
| 01/15 EB$177 |
| 08/18 EB$153 |
| 05/18 HA$180 |
| 06/14 HA$235 |
| 10/13 HA$200 |
| 08/12 HA$259 |
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| 260 |
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| 300 |
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| 12/18 EB$290 |
| 09/18 HA$264 |
| 08/17 DL$325 |
| 05/17 EB$241 |
| 04/17 HA$235 |
| 07/14 HA$270 |
| 06/14 HA$259 |
| 03/14 HA$176 |
| 06/13 HA$376 |
| 04/13 HA$259 |
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| 310 |
| 50+ |
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| 325 |
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| 01/18 HA$264 |
| 05/17 EB$298 |
| 02/17 HA$341 |
| 05/16 EB$328 |
| 11/15 EB$313 |
| 04/18 HA$264 |
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| 335 |
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| 350 |
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| 11/18 EB$295 |
| 08/18 EB$385 |
| 06/18 HA$288 |
| 03/18 HA$264 |
| 01/17 HA$646 |
| 12/13 GC$352 |
| 04/13 HA$470 |
| 01/09 HA$299 |
| 08/04 HA$288 |
| 03/01 HA$245 |
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| 375 |
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| 425 |
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| 10/18 HA$336 |
| 07/17 SC$575 |
| 03/17 HA$400 |
| 09/15 DL$525 |
| 05/15 HA$499 |
| 03/18 HA$360 |
| 11/16 HA$329 |
| 09/16 HA$322 |
| 09/16 HA$329 |
| 08/16 SB$423 |
| $579B46 |
| $610B46 |
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| 58+ |
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| 450 |
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| 58+ |
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| 525 |
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| 01/17 HA$329 |
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| 550 |
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| 08/16 HA$517 |
| 02/13 HA$499 |
| 06/08 HA$489 |
| 05/08 HA$489 |
| 08/04 HA$472 |
| 07/02 HA$345 |
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| 600 |
| 80 |
| 10/18 SB$660 |
| 09/18 EB$495 |
| 02/18 HA$576 |
| 05/17 EB$612 |
| 02/17 HA$541 |
| 12/18 EB$488 |
| 04/12 HA$633 |
| 01/08 HA$587 |
| 10/05 DL$546 |
| 06/05 DL$449 |
| $676B64 |
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| 700 |
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| 01/19 HA$576 |
| 12/18 HA$600 |
| 08/18 HA$660 |
| 09/17 SB$690 |
| 07/17 SC$920 |
| 11/12 HA$881 |
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| 850 |
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| 11/12 HA$881 |
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| 1,000 |
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| 12/18 HA$750 |
| 11/17 SB$1,110 |
| 02/17 HA$881 |
| 02/17 HA$940 |
| 08/15 HA$1,410 |
| 03/18 EB$803 |
| 09/17 HA$780 |
| 02/17 SB$793 |
| 01/12 HA$1,380 |
| 05/04 HA$1,093 |
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| 1,350 |
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| 04/17 HA$852 |
| 10/16 HA$940 |
| 02/16 HA$1,293 |
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| 1,900 |
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| 11/18 HA$2,160 |
| 03/18 SB$1,920 |
| 11/17 SB$1,560 |
| 04/17 HA$1,645 |
| 03/17 SB$1,586 |
| 02/15 HA$2,938 |
| 01/28 IG#1050 |
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| 2,250 |
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| 08/17 HA$4,465 |
| 02/15 HA$2,938 |
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| 6,000 |
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| 12/17 HA$9,000 |
| 09/16 HA$4,818 |
| 02/16 LM$5,053 |
| 02/16 HA$3,995 |
| 10/15 HA$5,875 |
| 02/09 HA$3,220 |
| 10/08 SC$4,025 |
| 04/06 HA$9,775 |
| 09/05 DL$4,094 |
| 03/05 HA$3,393 |
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| 8,000 |
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| 01/18 LM$6,756 |
| 11/17 HA$5,280 |
| 01/16 HA$8,813 |
| 10/14 HA$8,813 |
| $9,900A94 |
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| 25,500 |
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| 08/15 HA$19,975 |
| 08/10 HA$34,500 |
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| 32,500 |
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| 67+ |
Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| Survival Estimate | |
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| All Grades | 6,000 |
| 60 or Better | 600 |
| 65 or Better | 100 |
| Numismatic Rarity | |
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| All Grades | R-3.8 |
| 60 or Better | R-5.8 |
| 65 or Better | R-8.0 |
| Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
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| All Grades | 70 / 74 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 62 / 74 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 51 / 74 TIE |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
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| All Grades | 70 / 74 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 62 / 74 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 51 / 74 TIE |
Condition Census What Is This?
| Pos | Grade | Image | Pedigree and History |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MS67+ PCGS grade |
|
“Perfection 9” Collection (PCGS Set Registry) |
| 2 | MS67 PCGS grade |
|
David Akers, sold privately in 11/7/1995 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Barber Half Dollar Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3194, $34,500 - Greensboro Collection, Part V - Heritage 8/2015:4079, $19,975 - D.L. Hansen Collection |
| 3 | MS66+ PCGS grade |
|
John C. Hugon Collection - Heritage 1/2005:4220 - Harry Laibstain, sold privately on 1/12/2005 - Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:4110, $8,812.50 |
| 3 | MS66+ PCGS grade |
|
Bill Nagle, sold privately in 3/2011 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part II - Heritage 10/2014:98550, $8,812.50 |
| 5 | MS66 PCGS grade | Larry Whitlow, sold privately in 4/2006 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part IV - Heritage 10/2015:98745, $5,875 - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 2/2016:231, $,5052.50 - Heritage 9/2016:5524, $4,817.50 |
|
| 5 | MS66 PCGS grade | ||
| 5 | MS66 PCGS grade | ||
| 5 | MS66 PCGS grade | ||
| 5 | MS66 PCGS grade | ||
| 5 | MS66 PCGS grade |
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#1 MS67+ PCGS grade
“Perfection 9” Collection (PCGS Set Registry) |
|
#2 MS67 PCGS grade
David Akers, sold privately in 11/7/1995 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Barber Half Dollar Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3194, $34,500 - Greensboro Collection, Part V - Heritage 8/2015:4079, $19,975 - D.L. Hansen Collection |
|
#3 MS66+ PCGS grade
John C. Hugon Collection - Heritage 1/2005:4220 - Harry Laibstain, sold privately on 1/12/2005 - Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:4110, $8,812.50 |
|
#3 MS66+ PCGS grade
Bill Nagle, sold privately in 3/2011 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part II - Heritage 10/2014:98550, $8,812.50 |
|
#5 MS66 PCGS grade
Larry Whitlow, sold privately in 4/2006 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part IV - Heritage 10/2015:98745, $5,875 - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 2/2016:231, $,5052.50 - Heritage 9/2016:5524, $4,817.50 |
| #5 MS66 PCGS grade |
| #5 MS66 PCGS grade |
| #5 MS66 PCGS grade |
| #5 MS66 PCGS grade |
| #5 MS66 PCGS grade |
The 1899 Half Dollar is a common date that can be found with ease in most grades, including Mint State. For some reason, the quality of Mint State 1899 Half Dollars is sub-par and tends to fall into the lower ranges of MS62 to MS63. Even so, MS64 and MS65 examples are well-represented in the market, but finding MS66 and better examples is a real challenge. The finest 1899 Half Dollar is a single PCGS MS67+.