1880 50C MS63 Certification #26782619, PCGS #6362

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

1880 was another small-mintage year for Half Dollars. Only 8,400 were struck for circulation and 975 as Proofs. As in 1879, most of the 1880 Half Dollars are Prooflike, some deceptively so, and values are nearly identical for both dates in most grades. However, the 1880 is not as plentiful as the 1879, so it appears to be a good value for collectors (it's always nice to receive higher rarity for the same price). For a real challenge, try to obtain an 1880 Half in MS67!

PCGS #

6362

Designer

Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

8400

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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157

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	1200	R-4.9	31 / 45 TIE	90 / 126 TIE
All Grades	200	R-7.0	31 / 45 TIE	101 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	50	R-8.5	34 / 45 TIE	93 / 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	1200
All Grades	200
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-4.9
All Grades	R-7.0
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	31 / 45 TIE
All Grades	31 / 45 TIE
60 or Better	34 / 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	90 / 126 TIE
All Grades	101 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	93 / 126 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2017:4393, $19,975 - “The Type Set” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS66+ PCGS grade	Heritage 7/2015:3142, $9,123.88
3	MS66+ PCGS grade
3	MS66+ PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2017:4393, $19,975 - “The Type Set” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#3 MS66+ PCGS grade

Heritage 7/2015:3142, $9,123.88

#3 MS66+ PCGS grade