1905 50C PR66 Certification #33516115, PCGS #6552

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

Proof 1905 Half Dollars came out in a limited mintage of only 727 pieces. The vast majority of survivors are Brilliant Proofs, usually in a range of grades from PR61 to PR66. Cameo Proofs are very rare -- even more rare than the previous year. Deep Cameo Proofs probably do not exist, just based on the methods the Mint was using in th early 1900's to strike Proofs. There are a number of wonderfully toned, high-end examples of this date, though anything PR67 or better is a real prize.

PCGS #

6552

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

727

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

250

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	625	R-5.7	12 / 24 TIE	12 / 24 TIE
All Grades	600	R-5.8	9 / 24 TIE	9 / 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	625
All Grades	600
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-5.7
All Grades	R-5.8
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	12 / 24 TIE
All Grades	9 / 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	12 / 24 TIE
All Grades	9 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	13 / 24 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR68 PCGS grade	Heritage 7/2009:1137, $24,150 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part II - Heritage 10/2014:98574, $24,675 - D.L. Hansen Collection
2	PR67+ PCGS grade
3	PR67 PCGS grade
3	PR67 PCGS grade
3	PR67 PCGS grade

#1 PR68 PCGS grade

Heritage 7/2009:1137, $24,150 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part II - Heritage 10/2014:98574, $24,675 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#2 PR67+ PCGS grade

#3 PR67 PCGS grade