1875-S 50C (Regular Strike)
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891
PCGS MS67
PCGS MS66+
PCGS MS66+
- PCGS #:
- 6351
- Designer:
- Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht
- Edge:
- Reeded
- Diameter:
- 30.00 millimeters
- Weight:
- 12.50 grams
- Mintage:
- 3,200,000
- Mint:
- San Francisco
- Metal:
- 90% Silver, 10% Copper
- Auction Record:
- $22,325 • MS67 • 04-24-2013 • Heritage Auctions
Major Varieties
- 1875-S 50C
Die Varieties
- 1875-S 50C WB-1 Medium-Small S
- 1875-S 50C WB-2 Small Wide S
- 1875-S 50C WB-3 Recut S
- 1875-S 50C WB-4 Recut S
- 1875-S 50C WB-5 Very Small S
- 1875-S 50C WB-6 Very Small S
- 1875-S 50C WB-7 Very Small S
- 1875-S 50C WB-8 Very Small S
- 1875-S 50C WB-9 Very Small S
- 1875-S 50C WB-10 Very Small S
- 1875-S 50C WB-11 Very Small S
- 1875-S 50C WB-12 Very Small S
- 1875-S 50C WB-13 Very Small S
- 1875-S 50C WB-14 Very Small S
- 1875-S 50C WB-15 Very Small S
- 1875-S 50C WB-16 Very Small S
- 1875-S 50C WB-17 Very Sm S Spiked 5
- 1875-S 50C WB-18 Very Small S MPD
- 1875-S 50C WB-19 Micro S
- 1875-S 50C WB-20 Very Small S
- 1875-S 50C WB-21 Very Small S
- 1875-S 50C WB-22 Very Small S
Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| Survival Estimate | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 3,000 |
| 60 or Better | 475 |
| 65 or Better | 90 |
| Numismatic Rarity | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | R-4.4 |
| 60 or Better | R-6.0 |
| 65 or Better | R-8.1 |
| Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 41 / 45 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 43 / 45 |
| 65 or Better | 40 / 45 |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 114 / 126 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 121 / 126 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 100 / 126 |
Condition Census What Is This?
|
#1 MS67 PCGS grade
Stack's/Bowers 11/2012:1745, $9,200 - Heritage 4/2013:4276, $22,325 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30518, $18,800 |
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#2 MS66+ PCGS grade
Stack's/Bowers 8/2015:438, $4,700 - Heritage 1/2016:4057, $5,170 |
| #2 MS66+ PCGS grade |
| #2 MS66+ PCGS grade |
#5 MS66 PCGS grade
"Colonel" E.H.R. Green Collection - Partnership of Eric P. Newman & B.G. Johnson (St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.) - Eric P. Newman, who paid $3.50 - Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Heritage 11/2013:33741, $11,750 - Legend Numismatics, offered on their website on 7/16/2014 for $11,950 - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2014:177, not sold - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 9/2015:148, $8,813 |
#5 MS66 PCGS grade
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| #5 MS66 PCGS grade |
| #5 MS66 PCGS grade |
| #5 MS66 PCGS grade |
| #5 MS66 PCGS grade |
In 1875, the San Francisco Mint made twice as many Half Dollars as the Carson City Mint, but just over half as many as the Philadelphia Mint. With a mintage of 3,200,000 coins, the 1875-S Half Dollar is valued as a regular example of the type, with no premiums for most grades. Mint State examples are plentiful in all grades from MS62 to MS66, above which this date becomes an extreme, condition-rarity. The strike quality on 1875-S Half Dollars varies from soft to strong on the stars. Thus, if given the opportunity, and all else is equal, choose the coin that is better-struck.