1869-S 50C (Regular Strike)
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891
PCGS MS67+
PCGS MS66+
PCGS MS65
- PCGS #:
- 6326
- Designer:
- Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht
- Edge:
- Reeded
- Diameter:
- 30.00 millimeters
- Weight:
- 12.40 grams
- Mintage:
- 656,000
- Mint:
- San Francisco
- Metal:
- 90% Silver, 10% Copper
- Auction Record:
- $27,600 • MS67 • 03-11-2004 • Bowers & Merena
Major Varieties
- 1869-S 50C
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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| Survival Estimate | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 450 |
| 60 or Better | 30 |
| 65 or Better | 4 |
| Numismatic Rarity | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | R-6.1 |
| 60 or Better | R-8.9 |
| 65 or Better | R-9.8 |
| Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 10 / 45 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 9 / 45 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 3 / 45 TIE |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 28 / 126 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 32 / 126 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 18 / 126 TIE |
Condition Census What Is This?
| #1 MS67 PCGS grade |
| #2 MS66 estimated grade |
| #3 MS65 PCGS grade |
| #3 MS65 PCGS grade |
| #3 MS65 estimated grade |
| #3 MS65 estimated grade |
| #3 MS65 estimated grade |
| #3 MS65 estimated grade |
| #3 MS65 estimated grade |
| #10 MS64 PCGS grade |
Ron Guth:
The 1869-S Half Dollar has a rather substantial mintage in the hundreds of thousands, but like most S-mint dates of the era, there are scant Mint State pieces. Of those that have survived, the quality is fair to middling, with most falling into the MS63 to MS64 range. Gems are extremely rare, despite the existence of a couple of Superb examples. The strike quality of this date is an issue, as many examples have poor definition on some of the stars and they may also show weakness on the reverse scroll at IN GOD.