1892-O 50C MS64 Certification #21025979, PCGS #6462

CoinFacts Details

Owner's Comments

Bought raw as MS63PL and slabbed as MS64

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1892-O Half Dollar is a popular coin because of its low mintage but, in reality, it is no more difficult to obtain than many other, more plentiful dates. In fact, the 1892-O Half Dollar has the second largest population of certified examples of any date up to 1912. David Akers noted that the 1892-O Half Dollar was rare in Gem condition but, again, the population reports say otherwise. Apparently, the 1892-O was saved in large quantities, as was the 1892-P, which means that collectors have ample opportunities to purchase a nice example. Like most Barber Half Dollars, the 1892-O is extremely rare in MS67, but this is one of the few dates in the series that is represented by a PCGS MS68 example (but only one!).

David Akers

Only 390,000 pieces were minted of this issue, the lowest mintage figure of any branch mint Barber Half Dollar, and the lowest mintage of the entire series prior to 1913. The 1892-O is not quite as rare as the low mintage would imply, however, and average to Choice Uncirculated examples are only scarce, not rare. In Gem condition, though, the 1892-O is definitely rare...

PCGS #

6462

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

390000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

1068

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

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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	1500	R-4.8	11 / 74 TIE	11 / 74 TIE
All Grades	250	R-6.6	28 / 74 TIE	28 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	30	R-8.9	9 / 74 TIE	9 / 74 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	1500
All Grades	250
60 or Better	30

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-4.8
All Grades	R-6.6
60 or Better	R-8.9

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	11 / 74 TIE
All Grades	28 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	9 / 74 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	11 / 74 TIE
All Grades	28 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	9 / 74 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68 PCGS grade	Dr. Thaine B. Price Collection - David Akers 5/1998:124, $28,600 - John C. Hugon Collection - Heritage 1/2005:4199, $103,500 - Bob R. Simpson Collection
2	MS67 PCGS grade	John C. Hugon Collection - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part II - Heritage 10/2014:98542, $18,800 - Heritage 4/2016:4669, $16,450
3	MS67 estimated grade	Fred Porter Collection - Charles T. Steigerwalt, sold privately in 12/1893 - John M. Clapp Collection - John H. Clapp Collection, sold intact in 1942 - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:2064, $18,700 - American Numismatic Rarities 6/2005:78, $37,375 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30548, $64,625 - Heritage 8/2015:4069, $47,000 - Heritage 2/2016:3246, $39,950
4	MS66 PCGS grade	David Akers 10/1994 - Dr. Steven Duckor - Heritage 8/2010:3173, $18,400
4	MS66 PCGS grade	Stack's/Bowers 8/2014:13109, not sold - Heritage 10/2015:3273, $8,225

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

Dr. Thaine B. Price Collection - David Akers 5/1998:124, $28,600 - John C. Hugon Collection - Heritage 1/2005:4199, $103,500 - Bob R. Simpson Collection

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

John C. Hugon Collection - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part II - Heritage 10/2014:98542, $18,800 - Heritage 4/2016:4669, $16,450

#3 MS67 estimated grade

Fred Porter Collection - Charles T. Steigerwalt, sold privately in 12/1893 - John M. Clapp Collection - John H. Clapp Collection, sold intact in 1942 - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:2064, $18,700 - American Numismatic Rarities 6/2005:78, $37,375 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30548, $64,625 - Heritage 8/2015:4069, $47,000 - Heritage 2/2016:3246, $39,950

#4 MS66 PCGS grade

David Akers 10/1994 - Dr. Steven Duckor - Heritage 8/2010:3173, $18,400

#4 MS66 PCGS grade

Stack's/Bowers 8/2014:13109, not sold - Heritage 10/2015:3273, $8,225