1867 50C PR66 Certification #81465128, PCGS #6425

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Owner's Comments

Auction# 1371 Lot# 3492 1867 Seated Liberty Half Dollar, PR66 Stunning Iridescent Toning 1867 50C PR66 PCGS. This gorgeous Premium Gem proof Seated Liberty half dollar features deep magenta toning that gradually changes to violet and blue at the borders. The design elements are sharply detailed throughout. Although undesignated, clear cameo contrast is evident beneath the toning. This stunning piece is among the finest that PCGS has certified. Population: 10 in 66 (1 in 66+), 0 finer (11/23). Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 27U2, PCGS# 6425, Greysheet# 6467)

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

With only 625 Proofs minted, the 1867 Half Dollar is scarce by any measures. Nonetheless, at least a third -- if not more -- of the original mintage survives and most are in perfectly acceptable grades. Most examples we've seen are in a range from PR62 to PR64, with some outliers on both sides. Gems are very scarce and anything PR66 or better falls into the Condition Census. Approximately one-fourth of all Proof 1867 Half Dollars are Cameos and fewer than a dozen are known as Deep Cameos. For this year, the quality of the production was high, so collectors have lots of opportunities to purchase nice, problem-free examples.

PCGS #

6425

Designer

Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.40 grams

Mintage

625

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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164

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	500	R-6.0	2 / 25 TIE	30 / 55 TIE
All Grades	470	R-6.0	2 / 25 TIE	30 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	50	R-8.5	8 / 25 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	500
All Grades	470
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-6.0
All Grades	R-6.0
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	2 / 25 TIE
All Grades	2 / 25 TIE
60 or Better	8 / 25 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	30 / 55 TIE
All Grades	30 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	30 / 55 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR66+ PCGS grade
2	PR66 PCGS grade	Heritage 7/2014:3765, $7,638 - Heritage 7/2014:3765, $7,638 - Stack's/Bowers 4/2016:17094, not sold - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:312, $5,405 - D.L. Hansen Collection
2	PR66 PCGS grade
2	PR66 PCGS grade
2	PR66 PCGS grade

#1 PR66+ PCGS grade

#2 PR66 PCGS grade

Heritage 7/2014:3765, $7,638 - Heritage 7/2014:3765, $7,638 - Stack's/Bowers 4/2016:17094, not sold - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:312, $5,405 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#2 PR66 PCGS grade