1902-O 50C (Regular Strike)

Series: Barber Half Dollars 1892-1915

PCGS MS66

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PCGS MS66

PCGS MS65+

PCGS #:: 6493

Designer:: Charles E. Barber

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 2,526,000

Mint:: New Orleans

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $19,550 • MS66 • 08-11-2010 • 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	1,750	R-4.7	15 / 74 TIE	15 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	120	R-7.8	4 / 74 TIE	4 / 74 TIE
65 or Better	25	R-9.0	5 / 74 TIE	5 / 74 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	1,750
60 or Better	120
65 or Better	25

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.7
60 or Better	R-7.8
65 or Better	R-9.0

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	15 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	4 / 74 TIE
65 or Better	5 / 74 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	15 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	4 / 74 TIE
65 or Better	5 / 74 TIE

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Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade	David Akers, sold privately on 6/25/1992 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3204, $19,550 - “Perfection” Collection
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Dr. Thaine B. Price Collection - David Akers 5/1998:155, $17,600 - Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:5402, $10,575
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Harry Laibstain Rare Coins - Dale Friend Collection - Heritage 1/2009:3889, $16,100 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part II - Heritage 10/2014:98555, $12,925
1	MS66 estimated grade	Heritage 1/1998:6940, $12,075 - John C. Hugon Collection - Heritage 1/2005:4230, $16,100 - Greensboro Collection, Part V - Heritage 6/2016:4564, $12,925
5	MS65 PCGS grade	Heritage 7/2008:604, $6,900 - Heritage 3/2009:2138, $7,475
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#1 MS66 PCGS grade

David Akers, sold privately on 6/25/1992 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3204, $19,550 - “Perfection” Collection

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Dr. Thaine B. Price Collection - David Akers 5/1998:155, $17,600 - Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:5402, $10,575

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Harry Laibstain Rare Coins - Dale Friend Collection - Heritage 1/2009:3889, $16,100 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part II - Heritage 10/2014:98555, $12,925

#1 MS66 estimated grade

Heritage 1/1998:6940, $12,075 - John C. Hugon Collection - Heritage 1/2005:4230, $16,100 - Greensboro Collection, Part V - Heritage 6/2016:4564, $12,925

#5 MS65 PCGS grade

Heritage 7/2008:604, $6,900 - Heritage 3/2009:2138, $7,475

#5 MS65 PCGS grade

#5 MS65 estimated grade

David Akers: The 1902-O Barber Half Dollar is one of the major rarities in the series, certainly ranking in the top 20% of the 74 issues in terms of both overall mint state rarity and Gem mint state rarity. The relatively few Uncirculated specimens that seem to be around of this issue are invariably poorly struck..., and are typically rather lackluster as well. A fully struck 1902-O may not even exist, at least I have never see or heard of one...

Ron Guth:

The 1902-O Half Dollar is scarce in most grades and it is particularly so in Mint State. Like most of the Barber Half Dollars that originated at the New Orleans Mint, this date often suffers from a weak strike, but one that is not nearly as bad on some other dates. The 1902-O Half Dollar often appears lackluster, but there are also some exceptionally lovely examples that offer bright luster and strong eye appeal. The finest example is the NGC MS67 Hugon Collection example. The price record-holder for the date is the ex-Duckor piece that sold for $19,550 in 2010.