Survival Estimate | |
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All Grades | 2,750 |
60 or Better | 250 |
65 or Better | 50 |
Numismatic Rarity | |
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All Grades | R-4.4 |
60 or Better | R-6.6 |
65 or Better | R-8.5 |
Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
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All Grades | 40 / 74 TIE |
60 or Better | 28 / 74 TIE |
65 or Better | 29 / 74 TIE |
Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
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All Grades | 40 / 74 TIE |
60 or Better | 28 / 74 TIE |
65 or Better | 29 / 74 TIE |
In evaluating David Akers' remarks of years ago, we find that the 1899-S is only slightly scarcer than the 1899-O in terms of overall rarity, but it is actually more common in MS65 and better grades. In fact, the 1899-S is one of the few dates in the Barber Half Dollars series where the top example is an MS68 (not so with the 1899-O, where the finest example is an MS66+).
Collectors can expect the typical 1899-S Half Dollar to be well-struck, with frosty luster, and good eye appeal.