1865 50C PR61 Certification #19743838, PCGS #6419

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

In 1865, Mint employees produced only 500 Proof Half Dollars. These were normally minted in advance, not to order, thus it is unlikely that all 500 proofs were sold to collectors. Whatever the true number might be, a large majority of the original "500" has survived. PCGS alone has certified nearly half the total mintage. The typical grade on a Proof 1865 Half Dollar is average to slightly above-average, with the largest populations in PR63 and PR64. Most are brilliant, about a fourth are Cameos, and only a tiny handful are Deep Cameos. Gems are scarce but available; Superb examples at the PR67 level are true condition-rarities.

PCGS #

6419

Designer

Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.40 grams

Mintage

500

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

150

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	400	R-6.2	20 / 23 TIE	25 / 55 TIE
All Grades	370	R-6.2	20 / 23 TIE	25 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	50	R-8.5	18 / 23 TIE	30 / 55 TIE

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	400
All Grades	370
60 or Better	50

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-6.2
60 or Better	R-8.5

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	20 / 23 TIE
All Grades	20 / 23 TIE
60 or Better	18 / 23 TIE

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	25 / 55 TIE
All Grades	25 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	30 / 55 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR67+ PCGS grade	Chrismor Collection
2	PR67 PCGS grade
2	PR66 PCGS grade
3	PR66+ PCGS grade
4	PR66 PCGS grade

#1 PR67+ PCGS grade

Chrismor Collection

#2 PR67 PCGS grade

#2 PR66 PCGS grade

#3 PR66+ PCGS grade

#4 PR66 PCGS grade