1903 50C PR66 Certification #-401, PCGS #6550

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Owner's Comments

Estimated grade. Ex: Philadelphia Mint; J.M. Clapp; John H. Clapp; Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Sold by Bowers & Merena Apr '97 price realized $6,600. Lot #2097. Image courtesy of Heritage Numismatic Auctions. Image courtesy of Heritage Numismatic Auctions.

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

In 1903, the Mint produced mostly brilliant Proof Half Dollars, with very few Cameos mixed in (these were early states of the dies before they self-polished as more and more coins were struck). Deep Cameo Proofs are unknown and may not exist. The overall quality of this date is very high and it is easy to find examples in grades up to and including MS67. Some PR68 examples are known and there are enough of them to keep prices at an attractive level.

PCGS #

6550

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

755

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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286

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	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	100	R-8.0	3 / 24 TIE	3 / 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	100

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-8.0

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	14 / 24 TIE
All Grades	13 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	3 / 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	3 / 24 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR68 PCGS grade
1	PR68 PCGS grade
1	PR68 PCGS grade
1	PR68 PCGS grade
5	PR67+ PCGS grade	Bob R. Simpson Collection

#1 PR68 PCGS grade

#5 PR67+ PCGS grade

Bob R. Simpson Collection