1876-S 50C MS65+ Certification #25641381, PCGS #6354

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Owner's Comments

This coin is a fabulous example of type, with great originality, sharp detail, and deep, beaming luster. We owe a large debt to prior generations who safeguarded treasures like this one.

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

1876-S Half Dollars were produced in large quantities (over 4.5 million pieces) and they are plentiful in most grades. Collectors have scores to choose from in Mint State and most of those are well-struck. Little did the Mint employees know in 1876 that their facility would soon be shutting down production of Half Dollars after 1880. However, they still had one more year of near-record production before their rest.

For the quality-minded collector, it is very difficult to find an 1876-S Half Dollar better than MS65.

PCGS #

6354

Designer

Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

4528000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

533

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

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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	1800	R-4.6	38 / 45 TIE	107 / 126 TIE
All Grades	250	R-6.6	36 / 45 TIE	108 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	15	R-9.3	20 / 45 TIE	63 / 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	1800
All Grades	250
60 or Better	15

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-4.6
All Grades	R-6.6
60 or Better	R-9.3

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	38 / 45 TIE
All Grades	36 / 45 TIE
60 or Better	20 / 45 TIE

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	107 / 126 TIE
All Grades	108 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	63 / 126 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS66+ PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 estimated grade

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

#2 MS66 estimated grade