1902 50C VG10 Certification #14085558, PCGS #6492

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1902 Half Dollar is a common date that is readily available in all grades including Mint State. Akers' perception of this date as being difficult to locate in true Gem condition is a bit overstated, in light of modern population reports. In MS65, the 1902 is actually the ninth most populous date, according to the PCGS Population Report. In MS66, it is no different than many other dates -- yes, it is rare, but no more so than the 1894-S, 1895-S, 1896-S, 1898-O and several others. MS67 is where this date really shines. To date, only one PCGS MS67 example has arisen, that being the remarkable coin from the Price and Duckor collections.

David Akers

The 1902 has one of the highest mintage figures in the entire series, just short of 5,000,000 pieces, yet for some reason it is extremely difficult to locate in Gem condition. To be sure, lower grade mint state pieces can be located with a little diligence, but true Gems...are almost non-existent. One would have better luck finding some of the more highly regarded mintmarked issues of the 1890's in Gem condition than one would have of locating a comparable quality 1902 Barber Half Dollar.

PCGS #

6492

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

4922000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

781

Pop Lower

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	50	R-8.5	29 / 74 TIE	29 / 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	50

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-8.5

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	58 / 74 TIE
All Grades	55 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	29 / 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	29 / 74 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Dr. Thaine B. Price Collection - David Akers 5/1998:154, $14,300 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Barber Half Dollar Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3203, $25,300 - Greensboro Collection, Part VI - Heritage 10/2015:3293, $14,100 - Heritage 3/2016:4915, $14,687.50
1	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS66+ PCGS grade	Heritage 7/2008:603, $9,775 - Harry Laibstain, sold privately - Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:4117, $11,163 - D.L. Hansen Collection
3	MS66+ PCGS grade	Heritage 7/2016:3883, $7,344
5	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Dr. Thaine B. Price Collection - David Akers 5/1998:154, $14,300 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Barber Half Dollar Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3203, $25,300 - Greensboro Collection, Part VI - Heritage 10/2015:3293, $14,100 - Heritage 3/2016:4915, $14,687.50

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#3 MS66+ PCGS grade

Heritage 7/2008:603, $9,775 - Harry Laibstain, sold privately - Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:4117, $11,163 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#3 MS66+ PCGS grade

Heritage 7/2016:3883, $7,344

#5 MS66 PCGS grade