1895-S 50C MS66+ Certification #45687283, PCGS #6473

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1895-S Half Dollar is a scarce date but it is perhaps more plentiful in Mint State than previously believed. Certainly, other dates, such as the 1893-S and 1896-O are much more difficult to obtain in nice condition. The typical Mint State 1895-S Half Dollar ranges from MS63 to MS64, with only a few better. MS66 examples are true condition-rarities and but a couple of PCGS MS67's top out the Condition Census. One of the best, and most colorful, 1895-S Half Dollars hails from the celebrated Dr. Thaine Price Collection; other familialr names attached to this remarkable coin are Dr. Duckor and Dr. Shireman -- both well-known for the high-grade Barber Half Dollar sets they built.

David Akers

In Gem condition, the 1895-S Barber Half Dollar is one of the rarest issues in the series, certainly in the upper third of the 74 total issues. Uncirculated examples up to Choice Uncirculated can be located with only moderate difficulty...

PCGS #

6473

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

1108086

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

440

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	2000	R-4.6	19 / 74 TIE	19 / 74 TIE
All Grades	300	R-6.4	38 / 74 TIE	38 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	40	R-8.7	16 / 74 TIE	16 / 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	2000
All Grades	300
60 or Better	40

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-4.6
All Grades	R-6.4
60 or Better	R-8.7

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	19 / 74 TIE
All Grades	38 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	16 / 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	19 / 74 TIE
All Grades	38 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	16 / 74 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Dr. Thaine B. Price Collection - David Akers 5/1998:135, $26,400 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3184, $50,312.50 - Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:5388, $58,750
1	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade	Stack's/Bowers 6/2011:2780, not sold - Heritage 5/2012:3865, $9,200 - David Lawrence 5/2013:384409, $11,000 - Hansin Collection - Heritage 11/2016:5291, not sold - Heritage 2/2017:3789, $8,812.50
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 6/2005:6319, $10,350 - Heritage 1/2011:5573 - Greensboro Collection, Part V - Heritage 8/2015:4074, $11,162.50 - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 2/2016:136, $15,275

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Dr. Thaine B. Price Collection - David Akers 5/1998:135, $26,400 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3184, $50,312.50 - Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:5388, $58,750

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#3 MS66 PCGS grade

Stack's/Bowers 6/2011:2780, not sold - Heritage 5/2012:3865, $9,200 - David Lawrence 5/2013:384409, $11,000 - Hansin Collection - Heritage 11/2016:5291, not sold - Heritage 2/2017:3789, $8,812.50

#3 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 6/2005:6319, $10,350 - Heritage 1/2011:5573 - Greensboro Collection, Part V - Heritage 8/2015:4074, $11,162.50 - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 2/2016:136, $15,275