1845 50C VF25 Certification #34517414, PCGS #6248

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

In 1845, production of Half Dollars declined precipitously at the Philadelphia Mint to less than a third of the mintage of 1844. The reason for the decline is unknown, but in 1846, production returned to a "normal" level of around two million coins. As a result, the 1845 is a slightly scarcer date, and it is much more difficult to locate than price guides might indicate. In Mint State, the 1845 Half Dollar is really tough, much more so than the 1845 and 1846. Even so, the 1945 commands only a small premium in most grades, which makes it seem like an excellent value.

The finest example, and the one that has set the auction record thus far, is the PCGS MS64 (formerly NGC MS64+) from the Eric P. Newman Collection.

PCGS #

6248

Designer

Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

13.36 grams

Mintage

589000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

146

Pop Lower

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	375	R-6.2	10 / 66 TIE	21 / 126 TIE
All Grades	20	R-9.1	14 / 66 TIE	25 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 66	1 / 126

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	375
All Grades	20
60 or Better	0

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-6.2
All Grades	R-9.1
60 or Better	R-10.1

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	10 / 66 TIE
All Grades	14 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 66

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	21 / 126 TIE
All Grades	25 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 126

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS64 PCGS grade
1	MS64 PCGS grade	"Colonel" E.H.R. Green Collection - Partnership of Eric P. Newman & B.G. Johnson (St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.) - Eric P. Newman, who paid $7.50 - Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Heritage 11/2013:33704, $16,450
1	MS64 PCGS grade	Bowers & Merena 8/2010:548, not sold - Stack's/Bowers 11/2016:4297, $6,462.50 - Stiel Collection
1	MS64 PCGS grade	Richmond Collection - David Lawrence 3/2005:1677 - Joel Cherry of Mercury Numismatics, sold privately in 6/2007 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30489, $9,987.50
1	MS64 PCGS grade

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

"Colonel" E.H.R. Green Collection - Partnership of Eric P. Newman & B.G. Johnson (St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.) - Eric P. Newman, who paid $7.50 - Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Heritage 11/2013:33704, $16,450

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

Bowers & Merena 8/2010:548, not sold - Stack's/Bowers 11/2016:4297, $6,462.50 - Stiel Collection

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

Richmond Collection - David Lawrence 3/2005:1677 - Joel Cherry of Mercury Numismatics, sold privately in 6/2007 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30489, $9,987.50

#1 MS64 PCGS grade