1873-CC 50C No Arrows N1 Certification #42445055, PCGS #6338

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1873-CC No Arrows Half Dollar features a mintage almost half that of the 1873-CC With Arrows. However, both versions are scarce, and both are extremely popular because of their source -- the short-lived Western Mint in Carson City.

The No Arrows version is affordable in some of the lowest grades, but quickly jumps in price in grades of Very Fine or better. In Mint State, this is a solid, five-figure coin because of the small number of survivors. Most Mint State 1873-CC No Arrows Half Dollars appear in the range of MS62 to MS64, inclusive, and anything better is an extreme rarity. The best example is an impressive PCGS MS67.

PCGS #

6338

Designer

Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.40 grams

Mintage

122500

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

233

Pop Lower

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	200	R-7.0	4 / 45 TIE	11 / 126 TIE
All Grades	15	R-9.3	6 / 45 TIE	21 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	4	R-9.8	3 / 45 TIE	18 / 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	200
All Grades	15
60 or Better	4

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-7.0
All Grades	R-9.3
60 or Better	R-9.8

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	4 / 45 TIE
All Grades	6 / 45 TIE
60 or Better	3 / 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	11 / 126 TIE
All Grades	21 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	18 / 126 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	T. Harrison Garrett - John Work Garrett -Bowers & Ruddy 11/1979:354 - American Numismatic Rarities 7/2003:477, not sold
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 estimated grade
4	MS65 PCGS grade
4	MS65 estimated grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

T. Harrison Garrett - John Work Garrett -Bowers & Ruddy 11/1979:354 - American Numismatic Rarities 7/2003:477, not sold

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

#2 MS66 estimated grade

#4 MS65 PCGS grade

#4 MS65 estimated grade