1939 50C Oregon (Regular Strike)

Series: Silver Commemoratives

PCGS MS68+

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PCGS MS68+

PCGS #:: 9352

Designer:: James Earle Fraser and Laura Gardin Fraser

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.60 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 3,004

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $18,400 • MS68 • 07-31-2009 • 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	2,675	R-4.4	11 / 144 TIE	11 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	2,525	R-4.4	14 / 144 TIE	14 / 144 TIE
65 or Better	1,625	R-4.7	23 / 144 TIE	23 / 144 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	2,675
60 or Better	2,525
65 or Better	1,625

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.4
60 or Better	R-4.4
65 or Better	R-4.7

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	11 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	14 / 144 TIE
65 or Better	23 / 144 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	11 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	14 / 144 TIE
65 or Better	23 / 144 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS68+ PCGS grade
2	MS68 PCGS grade
2	MS68 PCGS grade
2	MS68 PCGS grade
5	MS67+ PCGS grade
5	MS67+ PCGS grade
5	MS67+ PCGS grade
5	MS67+ PCGS grade
9	MS67 PCGS grade
9	MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS68+ PCGS grade

#2 MS68 PCGS grade

#5 MS67+ PCGS grade

#9 MS67 PCGS grade

David Hall:

The 1939 Oregons were the last of the Oregon series, which ran from 1926 thru 1939, the longest U.S. silver commemorative series. At $7.50 per set, the 1939 Oregons had the highest issue price of any of the Oregons. They also had the lowest mintage, 3004 coins for each of the 1939 and 1939-D and 3005 coins for the 1939-S.

All three 1939 Oregons are relatively easy to obtain in Gem condition. The average grade is MS64 to MS66, with numerous MS63s and MS67s existing. Circulated examples are for all practical purposes non-exsistent. The typical 1939 Oregon is well-struck and mark-free. Luster is more satiny than frosty.