1871-S 50C XF40 Certification #37178294, PCGS #6332
Expert Comments
Ron Guth
The1871-S Half Dollar had the largest mintage of any S-Mint Half Dollar up to that date and the largest mintage of any Half Dollar since 1861. Nonetheless, it is generally priced at a small premium over the regular "type" coins, including those of the 1880's with smaller mintages. It is relatively scarce in Mint State, with the average grading hovering in the MS62 to MS64 range. Gems are very rare.
The strike quality on the 1871-S Half Dollar is usually quite good. Luster, as seen on the few Mint State examples we've encountered, is frosty.
PCGS #
6332
Designer
Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht
Edge
Reeded
Diameter
30.00 millimeters
Weight
12.40 grams
Mintage
2178000
Metal
90% Silver, 10% Copper
Pop Higher
222
Pop Lower
106
Region
The United States of America
Price Guide
PCGS Population
Auctions - PCGS Graded
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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
65 or Better | 800 |
All Grades | 50 |
60 or Better | 4 |
65 or Better | R-5.4 |
All Grades | R-8.5 |
60 or Better | R-9.8 |
65 or Better | 23 / 45 TIE |
All Grades | 14 / 45 TIE |
60 or Better | 3 / 45 TIE |
65 or Better | 72 / 126 TIE |
All Grades | 51 / 126 TIE |
60 or Better | 18 / 126 TIE |