1857-O 50C XF40 Certification #33893515, PCGS #6291
Expert Comments
Ron Guth
The 1857-O Half Dollar has a relatively hefty mintage, yet it remains very scarce to rare in any Mint State grade. Collectos simply did not pay attention to this date "back in the day." PCGS has certified several MS64 example, but none finer. NGC reports a single MS66 example (from the Richmond Collection), but that one last appeared on the market in 2006 and has not reappeared since.
The strike on 1857-O Half Dollars ranges from very flat to reasonably strong. When possible, collectors should seek out examples with sharp details and clean surfaces.
PCGS #
6291
Designer
Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht
Edge
Reeded
Diameter
30.00 millimeters
Weight
12.40 grams
Mintage
818000
Metal
90% Silver, 10% Copper
Pop Higher
132
Pop Lower
60
Region
The United States of America
Price Guide
PCGS Population
Auctions - PCGS Graded
Auctions - NGC Graded
Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
65 or Better | 600 |
All Grades | 30 |
60 or Better | 0 |
65 or Better | R-5.8 |
All Grades | R-8.9 |
60 or Better | R-10.1 |
65 or Better | 27 / 66 TIE |
All Grades | 19 / 66 TIE |
60 or Better | 1 / 66 |
65 or Better | 48 / 126 TIE |
All Grades | 32 / 126 TIE |
60 or Better | 1 / 126 |
Condition Census Learn More
#1 MS64 PCGS grade |
#1 MS65 estimated grade |
#1 MS64 PCGS grade |
#1 MS64 PCGS grade |
#1 MS64 PCGS grade |