1884 50C (Proof)

Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

PCGS PR67

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PCGS PR67

PCGS PR66

PCGS #:: 6445

Designer:: Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 875

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $41,125 • PR68 • 01-09-2013 • 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	800	R-5.4	17 / 25 TIE	47 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	760	R-5.4	18 / 25 TIE	48 / 55 TIE
65 or Better	80	R-8.2	13 / 25 TIE	38 / 55 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	800
60 or Better	760
65 or Better	80

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-5.4
60 or Better	R-5.4
65 or Better	R-8.2

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	17 / 25 TIE
60 or Better	18 / 25 TIE
65 or Better	13 / 25 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	47 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	48 / 55 TIE
65 or Better	38 / 55 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR68 PCGS grade	Stephen Stokely Collection (PCGS Set Registry) - Heritage 8/2006:5255, $25,300 - Daryl J. Haynor Collection - Heritage 8/2011:7194, $23,000 - “Greensboro” Collection - Heritage 1/2013:5693, $41,125
2	PR67 PCGS grade
2	PR67 PCGS grade
2	PR67 PCGS grade
2	PR67 PCGS grade
6	PR66 PCGS grade
6	PR66 PCGS grade
6	PR66 PCGS grade
6	PR66 PCGS grade
6	PR66 PCGS grade

#1 PR68 PCGS grade

Stephen Stokely Collection (PCGS Set Registry) - Heritage 8/2006:5255, $25,300 - Daryl J. Haynor Collection - Heritage 8/2011:7194, $23,000 - “Greensboro” Collection - Heritage 1/2013:5693, $41,125

#2 PR67 PCGS grade

#6 PR66 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

By 1884, interest in Proof Half Dollars began to wane, even though the mintage of regular issue Half Dollars for circulation was quite low (only 4,400 pieces). Looking at the market today and how demand for Proof coins is so strong, it is hard to believe that 875 Proof Half Dollars were all the Mint could sell in 1884. Nonetheless, this is a very affordable rarity and it can be found in a nice range of grades from PR62 to PR65. Above PR65, this date becomes very rare and anything better than PR66 is a true condition-rarity. Cameo Proofs make up a smaller percentage of the total population than in previous years and Deep Cameos are extremely rare.