1887 50C PR66+ Certification #46213815, PCGS #6448

CoinFacts Details

Owner's Comments

CAC

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

In 1887, the mintage of Proof Half Dollars was, at 710 pieces, the lowest since 1877. Added to the only 5,000 examples made for circulation, it is easy to understand why this date is so popular. For instance, if there were 6,000 collectors who wanted this date, it would be impossible to find. Correspondingly, just a little increase in demand would dry up the available supply or, at least, make them much more expensive. Already, the available supply of certified Proof 1887 Half Dollars is lower than for many of its contemporaries.

Approximately one-fourth of all Proof 1887 Half Dollars are Cameos. In keeping with the other dates around it, the 1887 Half Dollar is extremely rare as a Deep Cameo.

PCGS #

6448

Designer

Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

710

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

214

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	80	R-8.2	13 / 25 TIE	38 / 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	80

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-8.2

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	13 / 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	38 / 55 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR67+ PCGS grade	Daryl J. Haynor Collection - Heritage 8/2011:7197, $16,100 - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 6/2019:280
1	PR67+ PCGS grade
1	PR67+ PCGS grade
4	PR67 PCGS grade
4	PR67 PCGS grade

#1 PR67+ PCGS grade

Daryl J. Haynor Collection - Heritage 8/2011:7197, $16,100 - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 6/2019:280

#1 PR67+ PCGS grade

#4 PR67 PCGS grade