1878 50C G6 Certification #84040628, PCGS #6358

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Owner's Comments

Seated Liberty (Raw)

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1878 Half Dollar has a slightly smaller mintage than many of its contemporaries yet it is still considered a "type" coin that garners no premium for additional scarcity. To my mind, that makes this date a good value compared to coins with larger mintages. This is not the last year of the design type, but it is the last year before mintages dropped off precipitously for the remainder of the series. Scores of Mint State examples exist, but they tend to be mid-range (MS63 or thereabouts). Gems are very scarce and any 1878 Half Dollar in MS66 is a condition-rarity.

The strike quality on this date is usually quite strong. Luster ranges from brilliant to frosty. This date is not known for being "baggy" but try to find coins that have nice surfaces.

PCGS #

6358

Designer

Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

1377600

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

291

Pop Lower

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

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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	900	R-5.2	25 / 45	78 / 126 TIE
All Grades	120	R-7.8	24 / 45	89 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	16	R-9.3	20 / 45 TIE	63 / 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	900
All Grades	120
60 or Better	16

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-5.2
All Grades	R-7.8
60 or Better	R-9.3

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	25 / 45
All Grades	24 / 45
60 or Better	20 / 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	78 / 126 TIE
All Grades	89 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	63 / 126 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	“Perfection 8A” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Jason Carter, sold privately in 5/2009 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part I - Heritage 6/2014:30519, $21,150 - Heritage 3/2017:4060, $12,925
2	MS66 PCGS grade	American Numismatic Rarities 8/2006:641, $6,210
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

“Perfection 8A” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Jason Carter, sold privately in 5/2009 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part I - Heritage 6/2014:30519, $21,150 - Heritage 3/2017:4060, $12,925

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

American Numismatic Rarities 8/2006:641, $6,210

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

#2 MS65 PCGS grade