1901-O 50C XF40 Certification #18063449, PCGS #6490

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

In terms of relative rarity, the 1901-O Half Dollar is one of the tougher dates in the series. It is notorious for being weakly struck, especially on the upper right shield and the adjacent feathers on the reverse. This area is opposite Liberty's puffy cheek and mouth, both of which can also show mushy details. As scarce as circulated pieces can be, Mint State 1901-O Half Dollars appear on the market with regular frequency, usually in MS62 to MS63. Gems are very rare. One of the most outstanding examples is the well-pedigreed PCGS MS67+ that was once owned by Dr. Steven Duckor, a recognized specialist in this series.

David Akers

The 1901-O Barber Half Dollar is one of the premier issues in the Barber Half Dollar series and, in fact, there are some experts who have expressed their opinion that it may well be the rarest in the entire series after the Micro O variety of 1892. Personally, I feel there are some other issues in the series that are more rare, but it is undoubtedly the case that the 1901-O is solidly in the top ten issues of the series with respect to both population rarity and condition rarity.

PCGS #

6490

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

1124000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

106

Pop Lower

251

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

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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	1250	R-4.9	4 / 74 TIE	4 / 74 TIE
All Grades	100	R-8.0	3 / 74	3 / 74
60 or Better	25	R-9.0	5 / 74 TIE	5 / 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	1250
All Grades	100
60 or Better	25

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-4.9
All Grades	R-8.0
60 or Better	R-9.0

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	4 / 74 TIE
All Grades	3 / 74
60 or Better	5 / 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	4 / 74 TIE
All Grades	3 / 74
60 or Better	5 / 74 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	Stack's 5/1961:1196 - Stack's 1/1991:1196 - David Akers, sold privately on 2/2/1994 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Barber Half Dollar Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3201, $63,250 - Greensboro Collection, Part VI - Heritage 10/2015:3292, $64,625
2	MS66+ PCGS grade	Harry Laibstain - Dale Friend - Heritage 1/2009:3887, $23,000
3	MS66 PCGS grade	James A. Stack Collection - Stack's 3/1975:602 - George "Buddy" Byers Collection - Stack's 10/2006:1344, $32,200 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30558, $21,150
4	MS65+ PCGS grade	J.M. Clapp Collection, purchased directly from the New Orleans Mint in 9/1901 - John H. Clapp Collection, sold intact in 1942 - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers and Merena 4/1997:2092 - Dr. Peter and Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:5400, $12,925
5	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Stack's 5/1961:1196 - Stack's 1/1991:1196 - David Akers, sold privately on 2/2/1994 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Barber Half Dollar Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3201, $63,250 - Greensboro Collection, Part VI - Heritage 10/2015:3292, $64,625

#2 MS66+ PCGS grade

Harry Laibstain - Dale Friend - Heritage 1/2009:3887, $23,000

#3 MS66 PCGS grade

James A. Stack Collection - Stack's 3/1975:602 - George "Buddy" Byers Collection - Stack's 10/2006:1344, $32,200 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30558, $21,150

#4 MS65+ PCGS grade

J.M. Clapp Collection, purchased directly from the New Orleans Mint in 9/1901 - John H. Clapp Collection, sold intact in 1942 - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers and Merena 4/1997:2092 - Dr. Peter and Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:5400, $12,925

#5 MS65 PCGS grade