1892 50C PR64 Certification #38557343, PCGS #6539

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Owner's Comments

Auction Hammer Price $850 with 20% Buyer Premium at $170 for total $1020.

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

Proof 1892 Half Dollars are among the most plentiful of the series probably because of demand from collectors who wanted a nice example of the first year of Barber's new design. Survivors tend to remain in very nice condition, with many of them grading PR64 or better. Gems are plentiful and even Superb Proofs can be had for a reasonable premium. This date is also known for high-end quality thanks to the existence of a small number of PR68's. Cameo Proofs represent about a third of the total population and Deep Cameos a mere fifth. For type collectors, this date offers great quality and affordable pricing.

PCGS #

6539

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

1245

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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186

Region

The United States of America

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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	1000	R-5.0	24 / 24	24 / 24
All Grades	950	R-5.1	24 / 24	24 / 24
60 or Better	200	R-7.0	20 / 24 TIE	20 / 24 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	1000
All Grades	950
60 or Better	200

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-5.0
All Grades	R-5.1
60 or Better	R-7.0

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	24 / 24
All Grades	24 / 24
60 or Better	20 / 24 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	24 / 24
All Grades	24 / 24
60 or Better	20 / 24 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	PR68 PCGS grade
1	PR68 PCGS grade
1	PR68 PCGS grade
1	PR68 PCGS grade
5	PR67 PCGS grade

#1 PR68 PCGS grade

#5 PR67 PCGS grade