1904 50C G6 Certification #41385289, PCGS #6498

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1904 Half Dollar is a better date but it is common enough that it cannot be considered underrated. It is much more common than the 1903, including in Mint State. In MS65 and better, it is twice as plentiful as the 1903. All things considered, the 1904 is an excellent value for the type collector because it appears on the market less frequently than common dates such as 1912-D, 1913, 1914, and any of the 1915's, yet it sells for only a slight premium. Plus, most 1904's are well-made and nicely detailed.

David Akers

This issue is one of the most underrated in the entire series, but its rarity is recognized and appreciated by relatively few. All mint state grades considered, it is perhaps slightly less rare than the 1903, but it is every bit as rare as the 1903 in Gem condition.

PCGS #

6498

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

2992000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

533

Pop Lower

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

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Auctions - NGC Graded

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	4000	R-4.2	50 / 74 TIE	50 / 74 TIE
All Grades	400	R-6.2	49 / 74 TIE	49 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	50	R-8.5	29 / 74 TIE	29 / 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	4000
All Grades	400
60 or Better	50

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-4.2
All Grades	R-6.2
60 or Better	R-8.5

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	50 / 74 TIE
All Grades	49 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	29 / 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	50 / 74 TIE
All Grades	49 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	29 / 74 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	Dale Friend Collection, sold privately in 9/2002 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3209, $51,750 - Heritage 10/2012:4494, $47,000 - “Perfection 9” Collection
2	MS66+ PCGS grade	Larry Whitlow, sold privately in 5/2003 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30560, $15,275
2	MS66+ PCGS grade	D.L. Hansen Collection
4	MS66 PCGS grade	Mark Miller - Heritage 3/2009:816, $7,187.50 - “Laxdive” Collection
4	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Dale Friend Collection, sold privately in 9/2002 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3209, $51,750 - Heritage 10/2012:4494, $47,000 - “Perfection 9” Collection

#2 MS66+ PCGS grade

Larry Whitlow, sold privately in 5/2003 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30560, $15,275

#2 MS66+ PCGS grade

D.L. Hansen Collection

#4 MS66 PCGS grade

Mark Miller - Heritage 3/2009:816, $7,187.50 - “Laxdive” Collection

#4 MS66 PCGS grade