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1898-S 50C

1899-O 50C

1899 50C (Regular Strike)

Series: Barber Half Dollars 1892-1915

PCGS MS67+

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PCGS MS67

PCGS MS66+

PCGS #:: 6483

Designer:: Charles E. Barber

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 5,538,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $34,500 • MS67 • 08-11-2010 • 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	6,000	R-3.8	70 / 74 TIE	70 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	600	R-5.8	62 / 74 TIE	62 / 74 TIE
65 or Better	100	R-8.0	51 / 74 TIE	51 / 74 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	6,000
60 or Better	600
65 or Better	100

Numismatic Rarity
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
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
All Grades	70 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	62 / 74 TIE
65 or Better	51 / 74 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	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

#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

Ron Guth:

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+.