1893 50C Columbian MS65 Certification #16787713, PCGS #9297

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Expert Comments

David Hall

Although there were 500,000 more 1893 Columbians struck than were struck of the 1892 Columbians, the 1893 is somewhat scarcer in all grades MS63 thru MS67. My speculation is that many of the 1893s were unsold and were placed into circulation. And indeed, the 1893s are more common in grades below MS63. The 1893 Columbians come with all types of looks. The can be frosty or occasionally semi-proof-like. They are found with all shades of toning and varying degrees of attractiveness (or ugliness as the case may be). Hold out for attractive, sharply struck specimens as they definitely exist and the wait won't be that long for the right coin.

PCGS #

9297

Designer

Charles E. Barber/George T. Morgan

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.60 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

1550405

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

399

Pop Lower

7453

Region

The United States of America

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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	400000	R-1.7	140 / 144 TIE	140 / 144 TIE
All Grades	42500	R-2.5	121 / 144 TIE	121 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	4375	R-4.1	79 / 144 TIE	79 / 144 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	400000
All Grades	42500
60 or Better	4375

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-1.7
All Grades	R-2.5
60 or Better	R-4.1

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	140 / 144 TIE
All Grades	121 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	79 / 144 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	140 / 144 TIE
All Grades	121 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	79 / 144 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	San Diego Collection
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	J&L Collection
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

San Diego Collection

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

J&L Collection

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

#2 MS67 PCGS grade