1878 50C PR64 Certification #35380088, PCGS #6439

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

Proof 1878 Half Dollars are slightly more rare than many of the other dates in the 1870's and follow the Proof 1876 Half Dollars rather closely in terms of the total number of certified survivors and the grade distribution. This makes the 1878 a good value for collectors who are seeking a low mintage coin at an affordable price. As with the other contemporary dates, the 1878 usually comes in average grades, usually in PR63. Gems are available (for a price) but anything better than PR65 is a condition-rarity. Nearly a quarter of the known examples are Cameo Proofs. Deep Cameo Proofs are exceedingly rare.

PCGS #

6439

Designer

Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

800

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

150

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	650	R-5.7	10 / 25 TIE	39 / 55 TIE
All Grades	625	R-5.7	10 / 25 TIE	39 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	50	R-8.5	8 / 25 TIE	30 / 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	650
All Grades	625
60 or Better	50

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-5.7
All Grades	R-5.7
60 or Better	R-8.5

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	10 / 25 TIE
All Grades	10 / 25 TIE
60 or Better	8 / 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	39 / 55 TIE
All Grades	39 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	30 / 55 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR67 PCGS grade	Chrismor Collection - D.L. Hansen Collection
2	PR67 estimated grade	Superior 8/1992:410 - Heritage 3/2010:1018 - Heritage 5/2015:98511, $35,250
3	PR66 PCGS grade
3	PR66 PCGS grade
3	PR66 PCGS grade

#1 PR67 PCGS grade

Chrismor Collection - D.L. Hansen Collection

#2 PR67 estimated grade

Superior 8/1992:410 - Heritage 3/2010:1018 - Heritage 5/2015:98511, $35,250

#3 PR66 PCGS grade