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1900-S 50C

1901-O 50C

1901 50C (Regular Strike)

Series: Barber Half Dollars 1892-1915

PCGS MS67

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PCGS MS67

PCGS MS66

PCGS #:: 6489

Designer:: Charles E. Barber

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 4,268,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $27,600 • 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	5,000	R-4.0	58 / 74 TIE	58 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	500	R-6.0	55 / 74 TIE	55 / 74 TIE
65 or Better	40	R-8.7	16 / 74 TIE	16 / 74 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	5,000
60 or Better	500
65 or Better	40

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.0
60 or Better	R-6.0
65 or Better	R-8.7

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	58 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	55 / 74 TIE
65 or Better	16 / 74 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	58 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	55 / 74 TIE
65 or Better	16 / 74 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Dr. Thaine B. Price - David Akers 5/1998:151 - Dr. Steven Duckor - Heritage 8/2010:3200, $27,600
1	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 2/2009:1384, $5,462.50
3	MS66 PCGS grade	Harry Laibstain - Dr. Peter Shireman
3	MS66 PCGS grade	Pinnacle Rarities - Dale Friend - Heritage 1/2009:2937, $10,350
3	MS66 PCGS grade
7	MS65 PCGS grade
7	MS65 PCGS grade
7	MS65 PCGS grade	Heritage 7/2008:602, $3,737.50
7	MS65 PCGS grade	Heritage 3/2008:705, $4,312.50

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Dr. Thaine B. Price - David Akers 5/1998:151 - Dr. Steven Duckor - Heritage 8/2010:3200, $27,600

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#3 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 2/2009:1384, $5,462.50

#3 MS66 PCGS grade

Harry Laibstain - Dr. Peter Shireman

#3 MS66 PCGS grade

Pinnacle Rarities - Dale Friend - Heritage 1/2009:2937, $10,350

#3 MS66 PCGS grade

#7 MS65 PCGS grade

Heritage 7/2008:602, $3,737.50

#7 MS65 PCGS grade

Heritage 3/2008:705, $4,312.50

Ron Guth:

The 1901 Half Dollar is common in just about every grade in which it is found. The exception, of course, is in the grades of MS66 and MS67 where, like most Barber Halves, this date is very scarce. None are known above MS67. The 1901 is decidedly less common in superb condition than the 1900 and 1902, but it is not nearly as rare as the 1903 -- it more closely mirrors the 1904 and 1905.

The superb Thaine coin (mentioned below by Akers) is currently in a PCGS MS67 holder. It is a remarkable coin, with intense luster and gorgeous color. It's companion is the equally appealing PCGS MS67, formerly of the Shireman Collection.

David Akers: This was one of the last Half Dollar [dates] added to Dr. [Thaine B.] Price's Collection. The reason for this is simple; in years of searching, he was never able to find a really high quality piece with the toning and eye appeal that he wanted. This long search for a Gem 1901 conclusively proved to me what I had long felt to be the case, namely, that this date and the other Philadelphia Mint issues from 1902-1905 are decidedly rare and underrated. They have always been regarded as little more than moderately common issues when, in fact, they are as rare and, in some cases, more rare than some of the popular mintmarked issues of the 1890's and early 1900's that have long been correctly recognized as rarities.