1883 50C PR66 Certification #25333320, PCGS #6444

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

Proof 1883 Half Dollars are scarce thanks to an innately small mintage of only 875 coins, and they are popular because the mintage of circulation-strike 1883 Half Dollars is a mere 8,000 pieces. As a result, collectors who seek an example of this date are often forced to choose between Mint State and Proof versions simply because they are both so rare.

This is one of those dates where it is difficult to tell whether a coin is Proof or Mint State, thus we recommend certification.

Non-Cameo Proofs are the norm for this date. Approximately one in four examples will exhibit Cameo contrast. Deep Cameo example are very rare, but they do show up on the mark occasionally.

PCGS #

6444

Designer

Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

1039

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

320

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	21 / 25 TIE	51 / 55 TIE
All Grades	850	R-5.3	21 / 25 TIE	51 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	100	R-8.0	20 / 25 TIE	45 / 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	900
All Grades	850
60 or Better	100

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-5.3
60 or Better	R-8.0

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	21 / 25 TIE
All Grades	21 / 25 TIE
60 or Better	20 / 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	51 / 55 TIE
All Grades	51 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	45 / 55 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	PR67 PCGS grade
1	PR67 PCGS grade
1	PR67 PCGS grade
1	PR67 PCGS grade
1	PR67 estimated grade

#1 PR67 PCGS grade

#1 PR67 estimated grade