1900 50C AU55 Certification #28791564, PCGS #6486

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Owner's Comments

Nicely Toned Green CAC

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1900 Half Dollar is a popular, turn-of-the-century date. It is relatively common, fairly easy to find in high grade, and it usually features a strong strike and good, overall eye appeal. This date offers excellent value for the type buyer all the way up to MS65. The best 1900 Half Dollars top out at MS67 -- such coins are true condition-rarities and they can be worth four to five times that of an MS66.

David Akers

In circulated conditions, and in mint state grades below Gem quality, the 1900 is not especially difficult to locate. However, accurately graded Gems are very rare and this issue is certainly undeserving of its traditional common date status. In fact, in Gem condition, the 1900 is actually every bit as rare as many of the more highly regarded issues in this series, including some in the 1890's.

PCGS #

6486

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

4762000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

335

Pop Lower

500

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	5000	R-4.0	58 / 74 TIE	58 / 74 TIE
All Grades	500	R-6.0	55 / 74 TIE	55 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	75	R-8.2	46 / 74 TIE	46 / 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	5000
All Grades	500
60 or Better	75

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-4.0
All Grades	R-6.0
60 or Better	R-8.2

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	58 / 74 TIE
All Grades	55 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	46 / 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	58 / 74 TIE
All Grades	55 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	46 / 74 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	David Akers - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Barber Half Dollar Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3197 - Greensboro Collection, Part VI - Heritage 10/2015:3289, $19,975
1	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS66+ PCGS grade	Harry Laibstain - Dr. Peter Shireman
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade	U.S. Coins - Dale Friend - Heritage 1/2009:3884, $9,200

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

David Akers - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Barber Half Dollar Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3197 - Greensboro Collection, Part VI - Heritage 10/2015:3289, $19,975

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#3 MS66+ PCGS grade

Harry Laibstain - Dr. Peter Shireman

#4 MS66 PCGS grade

U.S. Coins - Dale Friend - Heritage 1/2009:3884, $9,200