1901 50C (Proof)

Series: Barber Half Dollars 1892-1915

PCGS PR68

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PCGS PR67+

PCGS #:: 6548

Designer:: Charles E. Barber

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 813

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $23,500 • PR68 • 06-23-2014 • Heritage Auctions

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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.
All Grades	725	R-5.5	20 / 24 TIE	20 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	700	R-5.6	18 / 24 TIE	18 / 24 TIE
65 or Better	175	R-7.2	17 / 24 TIE	17 / 24 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	725
60 or Better	700
65 or Better	175

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-5.5
60 or Better	R-5.6
65 or Better	R-7.2

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	20 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	18 / 24 TIE
65 or Better	17 / 24 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	20 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	18 / 24 TIE
65 or Better	17 / 24 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR68 PCGS grade	John M. Clapp Collection, purchased directly from the Philadelphia Mint in 9/1901 - John H. Clapp Collection, sold intact in 1942 - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:2091, $9,350 - Bob R. Simpson Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3249, $14,375 - Heritage 9/2016:5527, $10,575 - D.L. Hansen Collection
1	PR68 PCGS grade
3	PR67 PCGS grade
3	PR67 PCGS grade
3	PR67 PCGS grade
3	PR67 PCGS grade
3	PR67 PCGS grade
3	PR67 PCGS grade
3	PR67 PCGS grade
3	PR67 PCGS grade

#1 PR68 PCGS grade

John M. Clapp Collection, purchased directly from the Philadelphia Mint in 9/1901 - John H. Clapp Collection, sold intact in 1942 - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:2091, $9,350 - Bob R. Simpson Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3249, $14,375 - Heritage 9/2016:5527, $10,575 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#1 PR68 PCGS grade

#3 PR67 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

In 1901, the Philadelphia Mint produced only 813 Proof Barber Half Dollars for sale to collectors. This mintage was down slighty from that of the previous year, but was still average to above-average for the series. The survival rate for this date is quite high, as over half of the mintage has been certified. The quality of those survivors is mixed, ranging from a number of slightly impaired Proofs to some really superb examples. In better are plentiful quantities of Choice to Gem Proofs. Cameos are slightly scarcer than in previous years and, for some reason, Deep Cameo Proofs are extremely rare.