1883 50C MS64 Certification #50177082, PCGS #6365
Owner's Comments
Only 8000 struck,perhaps 200 Unc. survive. 31 finer. Brilliant aside from delicate wisps of golden-russet toning at the borders, this frosty near-Gem is irregularly struck with needle-sharp centers and a hint of softness at the upper obverse and corresponding area on the reverse
Expert Comments
Ron Guth
The 1883 Half Dollar is a great date because of its miniscule mintage of only 8,000 coins. However, it is a tough coin to find in any condition, thus many collectors resort to a Proof version (which is twice as plentiful as the Mint State edition). To compund the problem, there are many examples that are so Prooflike that they are often confused with Proofs. On the other hand, there is a tendency to designate Proofs as Mint State because of the higher value of the latter.
The typical Mint State 1883 Half Dollar grades out at MS64. The very best coins are MS67 or better, with the finest example being a single PCGS MS67+.
PCGS #
6365
Designer
Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht
Edge
Reeded
Diameter
30.00 millimeters
Weight
12.50 grams
Mintage
8000
Metal
90% Silver, 10% Copper
Pop Higher
36
Pop Lower
183
Region
The United States of America
Price Guide
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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
65 or Better | 1200 |
All Grades | 180 |
60 or Better | 30 |
65 or Better | R-4.9 |
All Grades | R-7.2 |
60 or Better | R-8.9 |
65 or Better | 31 / 45 TIE |
All Grades | 28 / 45 TIE |
60 or Better | 28 / 45 TIE |
65 or Better | 90 / 126 TIE |
All Grades | 96 / 126 TIE |
60 or Better | 83 / 126 TIE |