1886 50C

1888 50C

1887 50C (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1839-1891

PCGS MS67+

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PCGS MS67+

PCGS MS67

PCGS #:: 6369

Designer:: Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 5,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $27,025 • MS67 • 02-23-2023 • Legend Rare Coin Auctions

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1887 50C
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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	1,000	R-5.0	26 / 45 TIE	81 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	200	R-7.0	31 / 45 TIE	101 / 126 TIE
65 or Better	50	R-8.5	34 / 45 TIE	93 / 126 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	1,000
60 or Better	200
65 or Better	50

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-5.0
60 or Better	R-7.0
65 or Better	R-8.5

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	26 / 45 TIE
60 or Better	31 / 45 TIE
65 or Better	34 / 45 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	81 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	101 / 126 TIE
65 or Better	93 / 126 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+ PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade	Mr. Perfection 8A Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	36580265
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade
8	MS66+ PCGS grade
9	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2014:4436, $4,994
9	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

Mr. Perfection 8A Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

#2 36580265

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

#8 MS66+ PCGS grade

#9 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2014:4436, $4,994

#9 MS66 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1887 Half Dollar is part of the run of low-mintage dates from the 1880's. The mintage of a mere 5,000 coins is one of the smallest of the entire series, yet the 1887 Half Dollar remains affordable when compared to similar rarities in other series. Apparently, numismatists of the day were aware of this date's rarity and they collected and put aside a large number of high grade pieces. Dozens of Mint State examples are known in a range of grades from MS62 to MS66. In MS67, this date is very rare and valuable. Because of the small mintage, most 1887 Half Dollars are highly reflective and usually Prooflike. This sometimes makes it difficult to tell the Mint State versions from the Proofs, so certification is recommended.