1869 50C N1 Certification #40659690, PCGS #6325

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

In 1869, employees at the Philadelphia Mint churned out less than one million Half Dollars (796,300 to be exact). This mintage level was typical, if not above-average, for the period. As such, the 1869 Half Dollar commands only a small premium over the normal "type" coin of the era. In Mint State, the 1869 Half Dollar is fairly common, but the average quality trends low (MS61 to MS63). Above MS64, the 1869 Half Dollar is a condition-rarity and MS66 appears to be the highest achievable grade.

PCGS #

6325

Designer

Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.40 grams

Mintage

795300

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

397

Pop Lower

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

Auctions - PCGS Graded

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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	1200	R-4.9	31 / 45 TIE	90 / 126 TIE
All Grades	125	R-7.7	25 / 45	92 / 126
60 or Better	10	R-9.5	15 / 45 TIE	55 / 126 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	1200
All Grades	125
60 or Better	10

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-4.9
All Grades	R-7.7
60 or Better	R-9.5

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	31 / 45 TIE
All Grades	25 / 45
60 or Better	15 / 45 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	90 / 126 TIE
All Grades	92 / 126
60 or Better	55 / 126 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS65 PCGS grade	Heritage 6/2014:30511, $14,100
2	MS65 PCGS grade
2	MS65 PCGS grade
2	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

#2 MS65 PCGS grade

Heritage 6/2014:30511, $14,100

#2 MS65 PCGS grade