1869 50C PR61 Certification #44515704, PCGS #6427

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

Proof 1869 Half Dollars have the same mintage as the 1868's but they are slightly more common overall and the general quality is also better. For instance, the most frequently-seen grade on the 1869's is PR64 compared to PR63 for the 1868's. For collectors, this means that the 1869's offer a slightly better value than several of the other contemporary dates, including the 1868.

Cameo Proof 1869 Half Dollars represent approximately ten percent of the total population. Deep Cameo Proofs are either exceedingly rare or non-existent (PCGS has not certified any as of 5/2018).

Virtually all of the high-end Proof 1869 Half Dollars are toned in varying degrees.

PCGS #

6427

Designer

Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.40 grams

Mintage

600

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

200

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	525	R-5.9	5 / 25 TIE	34 / 55 TIE
All Grades	510	R-5.9	8 / 25	37 / 55
60 or Better	40	R-8.7	4 / 25 TIE	22 / 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	525
All Grades	510
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-5.9
All Grades	R-5.9
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	5 / 25 TIE
All Grades	8 / 25
60 or Better	4 / 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	34 / 55 TIE
All Grades	37 / 55
60 or Better	22 / 55 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR67 PCGS grade	Heritage 8/2016:4769, $6,462.50
1	PR67 PCGS grade	“Perfection 8” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	PR67 estimated grade
4	PR66+ PCGS grade
4	PR66+ PCGS grade

#1 PR67 PCGS grade

Heritage 8/2016:4769, $6,462.50

#1 PR67 PCGS grade

“Perfection 8” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 PR67 estimated grade

#4 PR66+ PCGS grade