1893 50C MS68 Certification #05111653, PCGS #6465

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1893 Half Dollar is no more nor no less rare than most of the other dates in the 1890's. For example, the Mint State profile of the 1893 is very similar to the profiles of the 1892-O, 1892-S, 1894, and 1895. Each is semi-scarce in MS63 to MS64, scarce in MS65, and rare in MS66 or better. The finest 1893 Half Dollar is a blazing white PCGS MS67 - a coin which also holds the record price for the date.

The 1893 Half Dollar usually comes with a crisp strike, booming, frosty luster, and good eye appeal. It is an excellent choice for both type and date collectors.

David Akers

Although generally considered to be a common date, the 1893 is actually quite rare in grades above Choice Uncirculated and it is very rare in Gem condition.

PCGS #

6465

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

1826000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

683

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	4000	R-4.2	50 / 74 TIE	50 / 74 TIE
All Grades	500	R-6.0	55 / 74 TIE	55 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	100	R-8.0	51 / 74 TIE	51 / 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	4000
All Grades	500
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-4.2
All Grades	R-6.0
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	50 / 74 TIE
All Grades	55 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	51 / 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	50 / 74 TIE
All Grades	55 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	51 / 74 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS66+ PCGS grade	Dale Friend
3	MS66 PCGS grade	Harry Laibstain - Dr. Peter Shireman
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade	David Akers 2/1993 - Dr. Steven Duckor - Heritage 8/2010:3176, $8,625

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#2 MS66+ PCGS grade

Dale Friend

#3 MS66 PCGS grade

Harry Laibstain - Dr. Peter Shireman

#3 MS66 PCGS grade

#3 MS66 PCGS grade

David Akers 2/1993 - Dr. Steven Duckor - Heritage 8/2010:3176, $8,625