1903-S 50C

1904-O 50C

1904 50C (Regular Strike)

Series: Barber Half Dollars 1892-1915

PCGS MS67+

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PCGS MS66+

PCGS #:: 6498

Designer:: Charles E. Barber

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 2,992,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $51,750 • MS67 • 08-11-2010 • Heritage 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	4,000	R-4.2	50 / 74 TIE	50 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	400	R-6.2	49 / 74 TIE	49 / 74 TIE
65 or Better	50	R-8.5	29 / 74 TIE	29 / 74 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	4,000
60 or Better	400
65 or Better	50

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.2
60 or Better	R-6.2
65 or Better	R-8.5

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	50 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	49 / 74 TIE
65 or Better	29 / 74 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	50 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	49 / 74 TIE
65 or Better	29 / 74 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	Dale Friend Collection, sold privately in 9/2002 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3209, $51,750 - Heritage 10/2012:4494, $47,000 - “Perfection 9” Collection
2	MS66+ PCGS grade	Larry Whitlow, sold privately in 5/2003 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30560, $15,275
2	MS66+ PCGS grade	D.L. Hansen Collection
4	MS66 PCGS grade	Mark Miller - Heritage 3/2009:816, $7,187.50 - “Laxdive” Collection
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade
9	MS65+ PCGS grade	Harry Laibstain, sold privately on 2/25/2006 - Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:4120, $4,230
9	MS65+ PCGS grade

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Dale Friend Collection, sold privately in 9/2002 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3209, $51,750 - Heritage 10/2012:4494, $47,000 - “Perfection 9” Collection

#2 MS66+ PCGS grade

Larry Whitlow, sold privately in 5/2003 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30560, $15,275

#2 MS66+ PCGS grade

D.L. Hansen Collection

#4 MS66 PCGS grade

Mark Miller - Heritage 3/2009:816, $7,187.50 - “Laxdive” Collection

#4 MS66 PCGS grade

#9 MS65+ PCGS grade

Harry Laibstain, sold privately on 2/25/2006 - Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:4120, $4,230

#9 MS65+ PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1904 Half Dollar is a better date but it is common enough that it cannot be considered underrated. It is much more common than the 1903, including in Mint State. In MS65 and better, it is twice as plentiful as the 1903. All things considered, the 1904 is an excellent value for the type collector because it appears on the market less frequently than common dates such as 1912-D, 1913, 1914, and any of the 1915's, yet it sells for only a slight premium. Plus, most 1904's are well-made and nicely detailed.

David Akers: This issue is one of the most underrated in the entire series, but its rarity is recognized and appreciated by relatively few. All mint state grades considered, it is perhaps slightly less rare than the 1903, but it is every bit as rare as the 1903 in Gem condition.