1894-O 50C MS68 Certification #02628632, PCGS #6469

CoinFacts Details

Owner's Comments

Ex: J.M. Clapp, John H. Clapp, Louis Eliasberg, Sr., Larry Miller. Not long after publication of Augustus Heaton's Mint Marks in 1893, John M Clapp began a yearly purchase of mint state coins by writing to the various mints. This was one of the first he purchased directly from the New Orleans Mint though late in the year, November 1894. OGH. CAC

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1894-O Half Dollar is slightly more common in Mint State than is the 1894, which is really not surprising since the mintage of the 1894-O is almost twice that of the 1894. Most of the currently-certified examples post up as MS64. Gem examples are scarce, but this is one of the few dates in the series which is represented by a PCGS MS68 example (but only one!). The strike quality on this date is definitely better than on the 1893-O, though occasionally an example shows up with a weak talon on the viewer's right side of the reverse.

David Akers

The 1894-O is not only a low mintage issue by any means, but mint state examples are definitely scarce. In Gem condition, this issue is very rare...

PCGS #

6469

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

2138000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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559

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	1250	R-4.9	4 / 74 TIE	4 / 74 TIE
All Grades	250	R-6.6	28 / 74 TIE	28 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	40	R-8.7	16 / 74 TIE	16 / 74 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	1250
All Grades	250
60 or Better	40

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-4.9
All Grades	R-6.6
60 or Better	R-8.7

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	4 / 74 TIE
All Grades	28 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	16 / 74 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	4 / 74 TIE
All Grades	28 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	16 / 74 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade	S.H. & H. Chapman 4/1903:610 - Bowers & Merena 11/1984:801 - Dr. Thaine B. Price Collection - David Akers 5/1998:131 - Dale Friend Collection - Heritage 1/2009:3870, $43,125 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3180, $32,200 - “Perfection 9A” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS67 PCGS grade
4	MS67 estimated grade
5	MS66+ PCGS grade	John C. Hugon Collection - Heritage 1/2005:4206, $20,700 - Harry Laibstain, sold privately on 1/12/2005 - Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:5386, $28,200

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

S.H. & H. Chapman 4/1903:610 - Bowers & Merena 11/1984:801 - Dr. Thaine B. Price Collection - David Akers 5/1998:131 - Dale Friend Collection - Heritage 1/2009:3870, $43,125 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3180, $32,200 - “Perfection 9A” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

#4 MS67 estimated grade

#5 MS66+ PCGS grade

John C. Hugon Collection - Heritage 1/2005:4206, $20,700 - Harry Laibstain, sold privately on 1/12/2005 - Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:5386, $28,200