1894 50C MS65 Certification #50205290, PCGS #6468

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Owner's Comments

1894 50C MS65. For the connoisseur seeking a Gem quality example of this issue, consider this brilliant example. The surfaces of this Gem are nearly perfect, with soft, frosty silver luster. It is sharply struck with nearly full details on both sides. An extraordinary Gem.

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1894 Half Dollar is a very common date, though it is not as common as some of the other dates of this decade (such as the uber-plentiful 1892, 1893, 1894, 1894-O, and others). Most Mint State 1894 Half Dollars range in grade from MS62 to MS64. Gems are fairly common and there are a couple of superb examples to tempt the quality-conscious buyer. The best example of which we are aware is the stunning PCGS MS67+ formerly of the Dr. Duckor Collection (which is, not surprisingly, the record-holder of the highest price for an 1894 Half Dollar).

David Akers

All grades considered, this is one of the more common issues of the decade...

PCGS #

6468

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

1148000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

438

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

Auctions - PCGS Graded

Auctions - NGC Graded

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	3000	R-4.4	40 / 74 TIE	40 / 74 TIE
All Grades	400	R-6.2	49 / 74 TIE	49 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	65	R-8.3	44 / 74 TIE	44 / 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	3000
All Grades	400
60 or Better	65

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-4.4
All Grades	R-6.2
60 or Better	R-8.3

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	40 / 74 TIE
All Grades	49 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	44 / 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	40 / 74 TIE
All Grades	49 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	44 / 74 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2005:30222, $20,700 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3179, $46,000
2	MS67 PCGS grade	Oliver Collection - Heritage 8/2011:7203, $29,900 - Greensboro Collection, Part VI - Heritage 10/2015:3277, $17,625
3	MS66+ PCGS grade	Heritage 6/2015:3998, $10,575
3	MS66+ PCGS grade	“Cavalier” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
5	MS66 PCGS grade	Dr. Steven Duckor Collection - Dale Friend Collection - Harry Laibstain, sold privately on 1/8/2008 - Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:4101, $4,935 - “Srotag” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2005:30222, $20,700 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3179, $46,000

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

Oliver Collection - Heritage 8/2011:7203, $29,900 - Greensboro Collection, Part VI - Heritage 10/2015:3277, $17,625

#3 MS66+ PCGS grade

Heritage 6/2015:3998, $10,575

#3 MS66+ PCGS grade

“Cavalier” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#5 MS66 PCGS grade

Dr. Steven Duckor Collection - Dale Friend Collection - Harry Laibstain, sold privately on 1/8/2008 - Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:4101, $4,935 - “Srotag” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)