1877-S 50C (Regular Strike)
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891
PCGS MS67+
PCGS MS66+
PCGS MS66+
- PCGS #:
- 6357
- Designer:
- Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht
- Edge:
- Reeded
- Diameter:
- 30.00 millimeters
- Weight:
- 12.50 grams
- Mintage:
- 5,356,000
- Mint:
- San Francisco
- Metal:
- 90% Silver, 10% Copper
- Auction Record:
- $19,975 • MS67 • 05-12-2015 • Heritage Auctions
Major Varieties
- 1877-S 50C
Die Varieties
- 1877-S 50C WB-1 Type-1 Micro S
- 1877-S 50C WB-2 Type-1 Micro S
- 1877-S 50C WB-3 Type-1 Micro S
- 1877-S 50C WB-4 Type-1 Micro S
- 1877-S 50C WB-5 Type-1 Micro S
- 1877-S 50C WB-6 T1 Micro S Weird F
- 1877-S 50C WB-7 Type-1 Micro S
- 1877-S 50C WB-8 Type-1 RPM
- 1877-S 50C WB-9 Type-1 Very Small S
- 1877-S 50C WB-10 Type-1 Very Small S
- 1877-S 50C WB-11 Type-1 Very Small S
- 1877-S 50C WB-12 Type-1 Very Small S
- 1877-S 50C WB-13 Type-2 Very Small S
- 1877-S 50C WB-14 Type-1 Very Small S
- 1877-S 50C WB-15 Type-2 Very Small S
- 1877-S 50C WB-16 Type-2 Very Small S
- 1877-S 50C WB-17 Type-2 Very Small S
- 1877-S 50C WB-18 Type-2 Very Small S
- 1877-S 50C WB-19 Type-1 Micro S
- 1877-S 50C WB-20 Type-2 Very Small $
- 1877-S 50C WB-21 Type-1 Micro S
- 1877-S 50C WB-22 Type-2 Very Small S
- 1877-S 50C WB-23 Type-2 Very Small $
- 1877-S 50C WB-24 Type-2 Very Small S
- 1877-S 50C WB-25 Type-1/2 Very Small S
- 1877-S 50C WB-26 Type-2 Very Small S
- 1877-S 50C WB-27 Type-2 Very Small S
- 1877-S 50C WB-28 Type-2 Very Small S
- 1877-S 50C WB-29 Type-2 Very Small S
- 1877-S 50C WB-30 T2 Very Small Recut S
- 1877-S 50C WB-31 Type-2 Very Small S
- 1877-S 50C WB-33 Type-2 Very Small S
- 1877-S 50C WB-34 Type-2 Very Small S
- 1877-S 50C WB-35 Type-2 Very Small S
- 1877-S 50C WB-36 Type-2 Very Small S
- 1877-S 50C WB-37 Type-2 Very Small S
- 1877-S 50C WB-38 Type-2 Very Small S
- 1877-S 50C WB-40 T-I Micro S, Weird F
Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| Survival Estimate | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 4,000 |
| 60 or Better | 550 |
| 65 or Better | 50 |
| Numismatic Rarity | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | R-4.2 |
| 60 or Better | R-5.9 |
| 65 or Better | R-8.5 |
| Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 45 / 45 |
| 60 or Better | 44 / 45 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 34 / 45 TIE |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 123 / 126 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 123 / 126 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 93 / 126 TIE |
Condition Census What Is This?
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#1 MS67 PCGS grade
Heritage 7/2006:2429, $14,950 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part III - Heritage 5/2015:98494, $19,975 - Heritage 3/2016:4905, $18,800 |
| #2 MS66+ PCGS grade |
#2 MS66 PCGS grade
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#2 MS66 PCGS grade
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#2 MS66 PCGS grade
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#2 MS66 PCGS grade
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#2 MS66 PCGS grade
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| #2 MS66 PCGS grade |
| #2 MS66 PCGS grade |
| #2 MS66 PCGS grade |
The 1877-S Half Dollar is a great date for collectors because it sports a large mintage of over 5.3 million coins, it is readily available in most grades, and it is affordable in Mint State. Hundreds have been graded in MS62, MS63, and MS64, and scores have been graded in MS65 and MS66. In MS67, this date is exceedingly rare (see the PCGS CoinFacts Condition Census above). Most 1877-S Half Dollars were struck very well, though the rare example will show weakness on the star on the right side of the obverse. With a little hunting, collectors should be able to find a fully-struck 1877-S Half Dollar.