1911 50C (Proof)

Series: Barber Half Dollars 1892-1915

PCGS PR69

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PCGS PR68

PCGS #:: 6558

Designer:: Charles E. Barber

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 543

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $18,213 • PR68 • 09-29-2016 • Legend Rare Coin 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	475	R-6.0	3 / 24 TIE	3 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	460	R-6.0	3 / 24 TIE	3 / 24 TIE
65 or Better	150	R-7.5	13 / 24 TIE	13 / 24 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	475
60 or Better	460
65 or Better	150

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-6.0
60 or Better	R-6.0
65 or Better	R-7.5

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	3 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	3 / 24 TIE
65 or Better	13 / 24 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	3 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	3 / 24 TIE
65 or Better	13 / 24 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR69 PCGS grade	Bob R. Simpson Collection
2	PR68 PCGS grade	Legend Rare Coin Auctions 9/2016:390, $18,213
2	PR68 PCGS grade
2	PR68 PCGS grade
2	PR68 PCGS grade
2	PR68 PCGS grade
2	PR68 PCGS grade
2	PR68 estimated grade
9	PR67 PCGS grade
9	PR67 PCGS grade

#1 PR69 PCGS grade

Bob R. Simpson Collection

#2 PR68 PCGS grade

Legend Rare Coin Auctions 9/2016:390, $18,213

#2 PR68 PCGS grade

#2 PR68 estimated grade

#9 PR67 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

In 1911, sales of Proof Half Dollars dropped to 545 pieces -- the lowest level since 1877 (and even worse than the previous low in 1908). To counter the declining sales, this date shows up as a Cameo Proof in one of the largest percentages in years. Even better, there are some Deep Cameo examples known of this date. The overall quality of 1911 Half Dollars is quite good, with ample quantities in all grades from PR64 to PR66. This is one of only two dates in the entire serties that is known in PCGS PR69.