1906 50C (Proof)

Series: Barber Half Dollars 1892-1915

PCGS PR68

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PCGS PR67+

PCGS #:: 6553

Designer:: Charles E. Barber

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 675

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $17,250 • PR68 • 07-01-2008 • Heritage Auctions

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1906 50C
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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	600	R-5.8	9 / 24 TIE	9 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	580	R-5.8	9 / 24 TIE	9 / 24 TIE
65 or Better	125	R-7.7	11 / 24 TIE	11 / 24 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	600
60 or Better	580
65 or Better	125

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-5.8
60 or Better	R-5.8
65 or Better	R-7.7

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	9 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	9 / 24 TIE
65 or Better	11 / 24 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	9 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	9 / 24 TIE
65 or Better	11 / 24 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR68 PCGS grade	Bob R. Simpson Collection
2	PR67+ PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2015:5090, $9,988 - D.L. Hansen Collection
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

Bob R. Simpson Collection

#2 PR67+ PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2015:5090, $9,988 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#3 PR67 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

Proof 1906 Half Dollars mimic the other dates of the 1900-1907 era: they have small mintages; they are all scarce as Cameos; and they are exceedingly rare as Deep Cameos (where they exist). For some reason, the quality of this date is slightly less than its contemporaries. For most of the other dates, PR64 is the grade seen most frequently; for the 1906, it is PR63. Fortunately, there are sufficient quantities in the other grades so that collectors can be choosy.