1877-CC 50C XF40 Certification #13201936, PCGS #6356

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1877-CC Half Dollar has a smaller mintage than the 1876-CC, but the numbers of certified examples of each is very similar. However, there are far more Mint State examples of the 1877-CC, which raises the question, "Why." This was not the final year of Half Dollar production at the Carson City, nor was there any reason to expect that collector demand increased substantially in one year. Was there a mini-hoard of Mint State examples discovered after-the-fact? Whatever the reason, this is a great opportunity for collectors to obtain nice examples from this scarce Mint at a price that offers good value. MS63 and MS64 examples exist in nearly equal quantities. Gems are reasonably common, and even MS66's can be found with relative ease. Anything better is an extreme rarity.

1877-CC Half Dollars are generally well-made, with a strong strike and clean surfaces.

PCGS #

6356

Designer

Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

1420000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

320

Pop Lower

225

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	700	R-5.6	21 / 45 TIE	64 / 126 TIE
All Grades	300	R-6.4	39 / 45	113 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	30	R-8.9	28 / 45 TIE	83 / 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	700
All Grades	300
60 or Better	30

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-5.6
All Grades	R-6.4
60 or Better	R-8.9

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	21 / 45 TIE
All Grades	39 / 45
60 or Better	28 / 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	64 / 126 TIE
All Grades	113 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	83 / 126 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	Stack's 1/2007:689, $43,700 - Bob R. Simpson Collection
2	MS67 estimated grade	John M. Clapp Collection - John H. Clapp Collection, sold intact in 1942 - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:2044, $16,500
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Stack's 1/2007:689, $43,700 - Bob R. Simpson Collection

#2 MS67 estimated grade

John M. Clapp Collection - John H. Clapp Collection, sold intact in 1942 - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:2044, $16,500

#3 MS66 PCGS grade