1865-S 50C (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

PCGS MS65+

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PCGS MS65

PCGS MS64+

PCGS #:: 6314

Designer:: Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.40 grams

Mintage:: 675,000

Mint:: San Francisco

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $92,000 • MS65 • 04-27-2011 • 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	450	R-6.1	15 / 66 TIE	28 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	35	R-8.8	21 / 66 TIE	37 / 126 TIE
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 66	1 / 126

Survival Estimate
All Grades	450
60 or Better	35
65 or Better

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-6.1
60 or Better	R-8.8
65 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	15 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	21 / 66 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 66

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	28 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	37 / 126 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 126

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65 PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2011:5149 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 5/2015:98482, $42,300
2	MS64+ PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS64 estimated grade
8	MS63 PCGS grade
8	MS63 estimated grade	Louis Eliasberg, Sr. - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:2001 - Richmond Collection - David Lawrence 3/2005:1731 - Dick Osburn Collection - Stack's/Bowers 8/2011:7089, $4,888
8	MS63 estimated grade

#1 MS65 PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2011:5149 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 5/2015:98482, $42,300

#2 MS64+ PCGS grade

#3 MS64 PCGS grade

#3 MS64 estimated grade

#8 MS63 PCGS grade

#8 MS63 estimated grade

Louis Eliasberg, Sr. -
Bowers & Merena 4/1997:2001 -
Richmond Collection -
David Lawrence 3/2005:1731 -
Dick Osburn Collection -
Stack's/Bowers 8/2011:7089, $4,888

#8 MS63 estimated grade

Ron Guth:

The 1865-S Half Dollar is a somewhat scarce date in most grades, but it is particularly elusive in Mint State. In the past, the PCGS Population Reports showed a large number of MS64 examples, but those were discovered to be resubmissions and were removed. Thus, this date continues to be a true condition-rarity in better Mint State grades. Wiley-Bugert have uncovered three different die varieties for this date, based primarily on repunching (if evident) and different mintmark positions. The 1865-S Half Dollar is usually well struck in the centers, but often shows weakness in the stars at the top of the obverse.