1880 50C PR65 Certification #39167453, PCGS #6441

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Owner's Comments

EX: NGC Cert #1501733-003 (PF66) EX: Heritage Auctions 2011 October 13-16 US Coins Signature Auction - Pittsburgh #1160 Lot #3784 - 1880 50C NGC PF66 (NGC Cert#1501733-003) 1880 50C PR66 NGC. A stunning Premium Gem with more appeal than any coin deserves. This amazing proof is boldly defined with mirrored fields around lustrous devices, all beneath gold, violet, and cobalt-blue toning on each side. This piece should be assigned the Cameo designation, although the toning prevents that classification. Census: 25 in 66, 9 finer (9/11). (NGC ID# 27UF, PCGS# 6441)

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The mintage of the Proof 1880 Half Dollars was the largest of the denomination from its inception in 1794 to 1936. However, "large" is a relative term, as the mintage of the 1880 Half Dollars was a mere 1,355 Proofs. They are made even more popular thanks to the small mintage of only 8,400 circulation strikes. As such, the Proof 1880 Half Dollars are an affordable alternative to the more rare Mint State examples. Approximately one-fourth of all Proof 1880 Half Dollars show Cameo contrast but, as in previous years, Deep Cameos are extremely rare.

PCGS #

6441

Designer

Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

1355

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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381

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	1000	R-5.0	25 / 25	55 / 55
All Grades	950	R-5.1	25 / 25	55 / 55
60 or Better	125	R-7.7	23 / 25 TIE	48 / 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	1000
All Grades	950
60 or Better	125

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-5.0
All Grades	R-5.1
60 or Better	R-7.7

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	25 / 25
All Grades	25 / 25
60 or Better	23 / 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	55 / 55
All Grades	55 / 55
60 or Better	48 / 55 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR67+ PCGS grade
2	PR67 PCGS grade	“Chrismor” Collection (PCGS Set registry) - D.L. Hansen Collection
2	PR67 PCGS grade
2	PR67 PCGS grade
2	PR67 PCGS grade	Daryl J. Haynor Collection - Heritage 8/2011:7191, $27,600

#1 PR67+ PCGS grade

#2 PR67 PCGS grade

“Chrismor” Collection (PCGS Set registry) - D.L. Hansen Collection

#2 PR67 PCGS grade

Daryl J. Haynor Collection - Heritage 8/2011:7191, $27,600