1934-S 50C (Regular Strike)

Series: Walking Liberty Half Dollars 1916-1947

PCGS MS67

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PCGS MS67

PCGS #:: 6594

Designer:: Adolph Alexander Weinman

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 3,652,000

Mint:: San Francisco

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $42,000 • MS67 • 04-28-2019 • 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	182,500	R-1.9	24 / 66 TIE	24 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	5,000	R-4.0	27 / 66	27 / 66
65 or Better	875	R-5.2	28 / 66	28 / 66

Survival Estimate
All Grades	182,500
60 or Better	5,000
65 or Better	875

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-1.9
60 or Better	R-4.0
65 or Better	R-5.2

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	24 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	27 / 66
65 or Better	28 / 66

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	24 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	27 / 66
65 or Better	28 / 66

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Gerald R. Forsythe Collection
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2013:4299, $28,200
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Jack Lee Collection - Heritage 10/2000:6296, $8,050 - Ally Collection - Heritage 7/2002:8537, $8,625 - Heritage 9/2002:17536, $10,063 - Eric Lane Collection - Heritage 8/2015:4142, $30,550
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Gerald R. Forsythe Collection

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2013:4299, $28,200

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Jack Lee Collection - Heritage 10/2000:6296, $8,050 - Ally Collection - Heritage 7/2002:8537, $8,625 - Heritage 9/2002:17536, $10,063 - Eric Lane Collection - Heritage 8/2015:4142, $30,550

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

David Hall:

Thje 1934-S is the last of the really rare Walkers in mint state condition. It is nearly as rare as the 1933-S and in many ways is more like a pre-1934 "early date" than a 1930s "middle date." The strike for the 1934-S is not as much of a problem as on some of the later S-Mints. Luster can be either frosty or satin-like. A nice 1934-S, when available, can be a great looking Walking Liberty half dollar.