1854-O 50C XF40 Certification #46847558, PCGS #6280

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1854-O Half Dollar had the largest mintage of any of the With Arrows type. In fact, the mintage of the 1854-O Half Dollar was the largest the series had seen since 1836. Thus, in terms of value, this date is very affordable in most grades and it offers a lot of "coin" for the money. Mint State examples are fairly plentiful and can be obtained in MS62 to MS64 with ease. Even MS65 and MS66 examples are available in sufficient quantities to meet most collector demand. Above MS66, all bets are off -- this is a very tough date in Superb grades and it is a true condition-rarity in MS67.

Occasionally, 1854-O Half Dollars suffer from an insufficent strike, but strongly-struck examples also exist.

PCGS #

6280

Designer

Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.40 grams

Mintage

5240000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

830

Pop Lower

331

Region

The United States of America

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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	5000	R-4.0	6 / 6	125 / 126
All Grades	400	R-6.2	6 / 6	118 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	40	R-8.7	6 / 6	89 / 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	5000
All Grades	400
60 or Better	40

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-4.0
All Grades	R-6.2
60 or Better	R-8.7

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	6 / 6
All Grades	6 / 6
60 or Better	6 / 6

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	125 / 126
All Grades	118 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	89 / 126

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Pinnacle Rarities, sold privately in 1/2001 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6//2014:30499, $44,062.50 (c) - “Jim O’Neal Type Set” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 estimated grade	Knoxville Collection - Jay Parrino (The Mint) - Goldbergs 2/2007:1443, $68,425
1	MS67 estimated grade
5	MS66+ PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Pinnacle Rarities, sold privately in 1/2001 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6//2014:30499, $44,062.50 (c) - “Jim O’Neal Type Set” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 estimated grade

Knoxville Collection - Jay Parrino (The Mint) - Goldbergs 2/2007:1443, $68,425

#1 MS67 estimated grade

#5 MS66+ PCGS grade