1908-O 50C VF 30 PCGS #6514

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1908-O Half Dollar is common in  most grades and is plentiful in Mint State.  In looking at the PCGS Population Report, the total population of the 1908-O exceeds all previous dates except for 1892 and 1892-O, thus it is an excellent candidate for type collections.  The largest population of Mint State 1908-O Half Dollars occurs at MS64, followed by MS63, then MS65.  Even Superb (MS66 and MS67) examples are readily available.  In fact, the PCGS CoinFacts Condition Census is completely filled with MS67 examples, topped off by a single PCGS MS68.  All of the top examples feature impressive, colorful toning.

PCGS #
6514
Designer
Charles E. Barber
Edge
Reeded
Diameter
30.00 millimeters
Weight
12.50 grams
Mintage
5360000
Metal
90% Silver, 10% Copper
Pop Higher
563
Pop Lower
408
Region
The United States of America
Price Guide
PCGS Population
Auctions - PCGS Graded
Auctions - NGC Graded

Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

Grades
65 or Better 5000 R-4.0 58 / 74 TIE 58 / 74 TIE
All Grades 600 R-5.8 62 / 74 TIE 62 / 74 TIE
60 or Better 200 R-7.0 69 / 74 TIE 69 / 74 TIE
65 or Better 5000
All Grades 600
60 or Better 200
65 or Better R-4.0
All Grades R-5.8
60 or Better R-7.0
65 or Better 58 / 74 TIE
All Grades 62 / 74 TIE
60 or Better 69 / 74 TIE
65 or Better 58 / 74 TIE
All Grades 62 / 74 TIE
60 or Better 69 / 74 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos Grade Thumbnail Pedigree and History
1 MS68 PCGS grade MS68 PCGS grade

“Perfection 9” Collection

2 MS67 PCGS grade MS67 PCGS grade

David Akers, sold privately on 6/15/1992 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Barber Half Dollar Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3225, $15,525 - Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:5414, $12,337.50

2 MS67 PCGS grade MS67 PCGS grade
Heritage 8/2004:6282, $7,072.50 - Heritage 3/2008:712, $9,775 - Oliver Collection - Heritage 8/2011:7215, $12,651.15 (the pedigrees for this coin and Lot 7214 were swapped in the Heritage catalog)
2 MS67 PCGS grade  
	MS67 PCGS grade

Fontaine Collection - Bowers & Merena 8/2010:584, $21,850 - Heritage 1/2011:5583 - Greensboro Collection, Part V - Heritage 8/2015:4094, $15,275 - Heritage 10/2015:3308, not sold - Heritage 1/2016:25257, $12,000 - Heritage 1/2017:4466, $10,868.75

2 MS67 PCGS grade

Oliver Collection - Heritage 8/2011:7214, $13,225 (the pedigrees for this coin and Lot 7215 were swapped in the Heritage catalog)

MS68 PCGS grade #1 MS68 PCGS grade

“Perfection 9” Collection

MS67 PCGS grade #2 MS67 PCGS grade

David Akers, sold privately on 6/15/1992 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Barber Half Dollar Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3225, $15,525 - Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:5414, $12,337.50

MS67 PCGS grade #2 MS67 PCGS grade
Heritage 8/2004:6282, $7,072.50 - Heritage 3/2008:712, $9,775 - Oliver Collection - Heritage 8/2011:7215, $12,651.15 (the pedigrees for this coin and Lot 7214 were swapped in the Heritage catalog)
 
	MS67 PCGS grade 
#2 MS67 PCGS grade

Fontaine Collection - Bowers & Merena 8/2010:584, $21,850 - Heritage 1/2011:5583 - Greensboro Collection, Part V - Heritage 8/2015:4094, $15,275 - Heritage 10/2015:3308, not sold - Heritage 1/2016:25257, $12,000 - Heritage 1/2017:4466, $10,868.75

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

Oliver Collection - Heritage 8/2011:7214, $13,225 (the pedigrees for this coin and Lot 7215 were swapped in the Heritage catalog)