1874-CC 50C Arrows VG8 Certification #26379509, PCGS #6347

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

For collectors of coins from the Carson City Mint, there are two "must-have" Half Dollars: the 1870-CC and the 1874-CC With Arrows. Both have similar mintages, but for some reason, the 1870-CC is considerably rarer in all grades. The 1874-CC With Arrows Half Dollar is more of a condition-rarity -- though low-grade examples are expensive, they are not as costly as the 1870-CC.

In Mint State, the 1874-CC With Arrows Half Dollar is represented by a handful of low-end Unc.'s, a couple of MS63's, a few more MS64's, then two MS65's and a single MS66. The PCGS MS66 example remains a mystery as it has not appeared on the market since it was first graded in 2003. The best example that has been available to collectors is the Eliasberg PCGS MS65 that reappeared in 2015, setting a record price of $94,000 for the date.

At least three die pairs were used to strike the 59,000 1874-CC With Arrows Half Dollars.

PCGS #

6347

Designer

Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

59000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

132

Pop Lower

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

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.
65 or Better	180	R-7.2	1 / 6	10 / 126
All Grades	15	R-9.3	2 / 6	21 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	2	R-9.9	1 / 6	12 / 126 TIE

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.
65 or Better	180
All Grades	15
60 or Better	2

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.
65 or Better	R-7.2
All Grades	R-9.3
60 or Better	R-9.9

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.
65 or Better	1 / 6
All Grades	2 / 6
60 or Better	1 / 6

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.
65 or Better	10 / 126
All Grades	21 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	12 / 126 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS65 PCGS grade	Harlan P. Smith Collection, possibly sold privately, as there is no such lot in the 6/1906 S.H. & H. Chapman sale - John M. Clapp Collection - John H. Clapp Collection, sold intact in 1942 - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:2029, $60,500 - Stellar Collection - Joseph O’Connor, sold privately in 1/2008 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 5/2015:98489, $94,000
3	MS64 PCGS grade	Heritage 7/2008:1698, $74,750 - Heritage 4/2009:2475, $43,125 - Heritage 1/2015:4139, $44,650
3	MS64 PCGS grade	Bowers & Merena 3/2002:2492, $46,000 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part IV - Heritage 10/2015:98693, $38,775
3	MS64 PCGS grade	RARCOA 8/1990:729, $26,400

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

#2 MS65 PCGS grade

Harlan P. Smith Collection, possibly sold privately, as there is no such lot in the 6/1906 S.H. & H. Chapman sale - John M. Clapp Collection - John H. Clapp Collection, sold intact in 1942 - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:2029, $60,500 - Stellar Collection - Joseph O’Connor, sold privately in 1/2008 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 5/2015:98489, $94,000

#3 MS64 PCGS grade

Heritage 7/2008:1698, $74,750 - Heritage 4/2009:2475, $43,125 - Heritage 1/2015:4139, $44,650

#3 MS64 PCGS grade

Bowers & Merena 3/2002:2492, $46,000 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part IV - Heritage 10/2015:98693, $38,775

#3 MS64 PCGS grade

RARCOA 8/1990:729, $26,400