1905 50C (Proof)

Series: Barber Half Dollars 1892-1915

PCGS PR68

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PCGS PR67+

PCGS #:: 6552

Designer:: Charles E. Barber

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 727

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $24,675 • PR68 • 10-27-2014 • 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	625	R-5.7	12 / 24 TIE	12 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	600	R-5.8	9 / 24 TIE	9 / 24 TIE
65 or Better	150	R-7.5	13 / 24 TIE	13 / 24 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	625
60 or Better	600
65 or Better	150

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-5.7
60 or Better	R-5.8
65 or Better	R-7.5

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	12 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	9 / 24 TIE
65 or Better	13 / 24 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	12 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	9 / 24 TIE
65 or Better	13 / 24 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

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
3	PR67 PCGS grade
3	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

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.