1896 50C (Proof)

Series: Barber Half Dollars 1892-1915

PCGS PR68

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PCGS PR67+

PCGS PR67

PCGS #:: 6543

Designer:: Charles E. Barber

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 762

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $24,675 • PR68 • 03-21-2019 • Legend Rare Coin Auctions

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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.
All Grades	675	R-5.6	14 / 24 TIE	14 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	650	R-5.7	13 / 24 TIE	13 / 24 TIE
65 or Better	150	R-7.5	13 / 24 TIE	13 / 24 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	675
60 or Better	650
65 or Better	150

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-5.6
60 or Better	R-5.7
65 or Better	R-7.5

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	14 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	13 / 24 TIE
65 or Better	13 / 24 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	14 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	13 / 24 TIE
65 or Better	13 / 24 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR68 PCGS grade	“Young - Dakota” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	PR68 PCGS grade
3	PR67+ PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2006:2085, $14,950
4	PR67 PCGS grade
4	PR67 PCGS grade
4	PR67 PCGS grade
4	PR67 PCGS grade
4	PR67 PCGS grade
4	PR67 PCGS grade
4	PR67 PCGS grade

#1 PR68 PCGS grade

“Young - Dakota” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 PR68 PCGS grade

#3 PR67+ PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2006:2085, $14,950

#4 PR67 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

Proof 1896 Half Dollars fit nicely into the series in terms of relative rarity, availabilty, and quality -- all of which are good. What is different about this date, however, is the extreme rarity of Deep Cameo examples. It was as if the Mint forgot how to make Deep Cameos just in this one year. Brilliant Proofs and Cameo Proofs can be found with ease, but if you're working on a set of Deep Cameos, this date is a real stopper.