1902 50C PR66 Certification #02492828, PCGS #6549

CoinFacts Details

Owner's Comments

crescent toning on obverse from quarter and reverse from dime in original mint packaging

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

In 1902, the mintage of Proof Half Dollars declined for the second year in a row -- and would continue to do so for two more years -- to a mere 777 coins. By today's standards, that is a tiny mintage, but for the series it is about average. The Mint also changed the way Proofs were made, moving to more emphasis on brilliance rather than Cameo contrast. As a result, Deep Cameo 1902 Half Dollars are unheard of and it is actually a challenge to find a Cameo of any sort. Like most Barber Half Dollar Proofs, this date is encountered most frequently in PR64. Gems are semi-scarce, but anything better than PR66 starts to hit the Condition Census level.

PCGS #

6549

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

777

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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263

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	14 / 24 TIE	14 / 24 TIE
All Grades	675	R-5.6	18 / 24 TIE	18 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	125	R-7.7	11 / 24 TIE	11 / 24 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	675
60 or Better	125

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-5.6
60 or Better	R-7.7

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	14 / 24 TIE
All Grades	18 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	11 / 24 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	14 / 24 TIE
All Grades	18 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	11 / 24 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR67+ PCGS grade	“Denali” Collection
1	PR67+ PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2017:3369, $15,275
1	PR67+ PCGS grade	Heritage 6/2016:4578, $7,050
4	PR67 PCGS grade
4	PR67 PCGS grade

#1 PR67+ PCGS grade

“Denali” Collection

#1 PR67+ PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2017:3369, $15,275

#1 PR67+ PCGS grade

Heritage 6/2016:4578, $7,050

#4 PR67 PCGS grade