"Very rare at Gem Grade of MS65"
1898-S 50C Barber Half Dollar PCGS MS65
$7800
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Issue1898-S
Grading CompanyPCGS
Certification #35557249
GradeMS65
PCGS Catalog #6482
PCGS Population
This coin is 1 of 12 graded MS65 by PCGS, with 7 graded higher.
| Grade | MS63 | MS64 | MS65 | MS66 | MS67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pop | 14 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Plus grade | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
As of Oct 2026 · PCGS CoinFacts ↗
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Tony says ...
According to David Akers, this is "a very underrated issue." Overall, the rarity of the 98-S only ranks about 30th amongst the Barber halves, but at the MS65 gem grade - the estimate for survival is only 30 pieces, truly an R-8 or better coin. There are (11) MS65 coins graded at PCGS with (7) finer examples. Anybody trying to construct a set knows how expensive this gets at MS66. It is a fantastic piece with great eye appeal and superb toning.
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1898-S 50C Barber Half Dollar PCGS MS65