1896 50C PR68 Certification #27263456, PCGS #6543

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

Proof 1896 Half Dollars fit nicely into the series in terms of relative rarity, availabilty, and quality -- all of which are good. What is different about this date, however, is the extreme rarity of Deep Cameo examples. It was as if the Mint forgot how to make Deep Cameos just in this one year. Brilliant Proofs and Cameo Proofs can be found with ease, but if you're working on a set of Deep Cameos, this date is a real stopper.

PCGS #

6543

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

762

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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289

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	675	R-5.6	14 / 24 TIE	14 / 24 TIE
All Grades	650	R-5.7	13 / 24 TIE	13 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	150	R-7.5	13 / 24 TIE	13 / 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	675
All Grades	650
60 or Better	150

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-5.6
All Grades	R-5.7
60 or Better	R-7.5

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	14 / 24 TIE
All Grades	13 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	13 / 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	14 / 24 TIE
All Grades	13 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	13 / 24 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR68 PCGS grade	“Young - Dakota” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	PR68 PCGS grade
3	PR67+ PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2006:2085, $14,950
4	PR67 PCGS grade
4	PR67 PCGS grade

#1 PR68 PCGS grade

“Young - Dakota” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 PR68 PCGS grade

#3 PR67+ PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2006:2085, $14,950

#4 PR67 PCGS grade