1899-O 50C AU53 Certification #13852847, PCGS #6484

CoinFacts Details

Owner's Comments

Territorial Government. In 1899, the United States assumed administration of Puerto Rico and the Philippines, setting the stage for the Insular Cases and enduring debates over the Constitution's application beyond the states.

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1899-O Half Dollar shares a similar population profile with the 1898-O. The 1899-O appears most frequently in MS63 and MS64. In MS65 and MS66, the populations of the 1899-O Half Dollar are almost equal -- and both are very low. No 1899-O Half Dollars are known in MS67. Curiously, the 1899-O ranks in a tie with several other dates as fourth rarest overall in the series.

Fortunately, the 1899-O comes better struck than the 1898-O (which is notoriously weak).

David Akers

The 1899-O Barber Half Dollar is not as rare as any of the O Mint issues preceding it or those that follow through 1906; in fact, it is relatively available in grades up to and including Choice Uncirculated. However, above that level it is very scarce and true Gems...are rare.

PCGS #

6484

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

1724000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

133

Pop Lower

355

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	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	MS66+ PCGS grade	David Akers, sold privately on 11/12/1992 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3195, $25,300 - Perfection Collection - D.L. Hansen Collection
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	Dr. Thaine B. Price Collection - David Akers 5/1998:146, $12,100 - Harry Laibstain, sold privately on 2/26/2005 - Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:5396, $18,800
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	D.L. Hansen Collection
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade	Dennis Nagy - Dale Friend - Heritage 1/2009:3882, $10,350

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

David Akers, sold privately on 11/12/1992 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3195, $25,300 - Perfection Collection - D.L. Hansen Collection

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

Dr. Thaine B. Price Collection - David Akers 5/1998:146, $12,100 - Harry Laibstain, sold privately on 2/26/2005 - Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:5396, $18,800

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

D.L. Hansen Collection

#4 MS66 PCGS grade

Dennis Nagy - Dale Friend - Heritage 1/2009:3882, $10,350