1888 50C PR62 Certification #43000104, PCGS #6449

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

Collector demand for Proof Half Dollars appears to have increased in 1888, though the mintage of 832 coins still falls short of the decade's record of 1,355 Proofs (of the1880 Half Dollars). A simultaneous doubling of the output of 1888 circulation strikes relieved some of the demand from future collectors because it is now slightly easier to locate a nice example. The most frequently-seen grades are PR63 and PR64. Most Proof 1888 Half Dollars are non-Cameos. Approximately one-fifth show some Cameo contrast and only a small handful are Deep Cameos

PCGS #

6449

Designer

Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

800

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

157

Pop Lower

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	700	R-5.6	16 / 25	45 / 55 TIE
All Grades	675	R-5.6	16 / 25	46 / 55
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	700
All Grades	675
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-5.6
All Grades	R-5.6
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	16 / 25
All Grades	16 / 25
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	45 / 55 TIE
All Grades	46 / 55
60 or Better	38 / 55 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR68 PCGS grade	Stack's/Bowers 11/2012:3157, $22,325
2	PR67 PCGS grade	Daryl J. Haynor Collection - Heritage 8/2011:7198, $9,775 - Heritage 7/2015:3148, $8,225
2	PR67 PCGS grade	Larry Whitlow, sold privately in 8/2006 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30545, $12,925
2	PR67 estimated grade	Stack's/Bowers 3/2014:4029, $14,687.50
5	PR66+ PCGS grade	Stack's/Bowers 3/2017:2146, $8,519

#1 PR68 PCGS grade

Stack's/Bowers 11/2012:3157, $22,325

#2 PR67 PCGS grade

Daryl J. Haynor Collection - Heritage 8/2011:7198, $9,775 - Heritage 7/2015:3148, $8,225

#2 PR67 PCGS grade

Larry Whitlow, sold privately in 8/2006 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30545, $12,925

#2 PR67 estimated grade

Stack's/Bowers 3/2014:4029, $14,687.50

#5 PR66+ PCGS grade

Stack's/Bowers 3/2017:2146, $8,519