1860 50C 3 PCGS #6299

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1860 Half Dollar is a semi-scarce date with a low mintage. Mint State examples are available, but they are of generally average quality (MS62 to MS64). A small handful of Gem 1860 Half Dollars exist, but anything MS66 and better is very rare and valuable. One of the finest (and certainly the most colorful) 1860 Half Dollars is the PCGS MS67 -- formertly of the remarkable Eugene Gardner Collection. This date comes very well struck, with superb details on both sides. Luster ranges from frosty to brilliant; occasionally die striations or polishing lines can be seen in the fields (these should not be confused with hairlines caused by cleaning or wear).

PCGS #

6299

Designer

Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.40 grams

Mintage

302700

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

215

Pop Lower

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	1000	R-5.0	50 / 66 TIE	81 / 126 TIE
All Grades	100	R-8.0	49 / 66 TIE	79 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	15	R-9.3	35 / 66 TIE	63 / 126 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	1000
All Grades	100
60 or Better	15

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-5.0
All Grades	R-8.0
60 or Better	R-9.3

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 / 66 TIE
All Grades	49 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	35 / 66 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	81 / 126 TIE
All Grades	79 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	63 / 126 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Mr. Perfection 8A Collection
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 6/2002:7240 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30503, $52,875
3	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 9/2006:1930, $17,250 - Heritage 1/2008:2881, $25,300 - D.L. Hansen Collection
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Mr. Perfection 8A Collection

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 6/2002:7240 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30503, $52,875

#3 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 9/2006:1930, $17,250 - Heritage 1/2008:2881, $25,300 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#3 MS66 PCGS grade