1911-S 50C

1912-D 50C

1912 50C (Regular Strike)

Series: Barber Half Dollars 1892-1915

PCGS MS66+

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PCGS MS66+

PCGS MS66

PCGS #:: 6524

Designer:: Charles E. Barber

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 1,550,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $23,000 • MS66 • 08-11-2010 • 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	6,000	R-3.8	70 / 74 TIE	70 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	850	R-5.3	71 / 74	71 / 74
65 or Better	100	R-8.0	51 / 74 TIE	51 / 74 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	6,000
60 or Better	850
65 or Better	100

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-3.8
60 or Better	R-5.3
65 or Better	R-8.0

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	70 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	71 / 74
65 or Better	51 / 74 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	70 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	71 / 74
65 or Better	51 / 74 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	David Akers, sold privately on 6/12/2002 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3235, $23,000 - Heritage 8/2010:3235, $23,000 - “Perfection 9A” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Dr. Thaine B. Price Collection - David Akers 5/1998:186, $4,950 - Dr. Steven Duckor Collection - Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:5419, $7,637.50
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Legend Rare Coin Auctions 6/2019:282
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Larry Whitlow, sold privately in 5/2003 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part III - Heritage 5/2015:98537, $15,275
2	MS66 PCGS grade
6	MS65+ PCGS grade
7	MS65 PCGS grade	Heritage 12/2009:783, $2,760
7	MS65 PCGS grade
7	MS65 PCGS grade	John C. Hugon - Heritage 1/2005:4261, $4,370
7	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

David Akers, sold privately on 6/12/2002 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3235, $23,000 - Heritage 8/2010:3235, $23,000 - “Perfection 9A” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Dr. Thaine B. Price Collection - David Akers 5/1998:186, $4,950 - Dr. Steven Duckor Collection - Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:5419, $7,637.50

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Legend Rare Coin Auctions 6/2019:282

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Larry Whitlow, sold privately in 5/2003 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part III - Heritage 5/2015:98537, $15,275

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

#6 MS65+ PCGS grade

#7 MS65 PCGS grade

Heritage 12/2009:783, $2,760

#7 MS65 PCGS grade

John C. Hugon - Heritage 1/2005:4261, $4,370

#7 MS65 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1912 Half Dollar is a common coin in Mint State, but only in the middle grades of MS62 to MS64. This date is scarce in MS65 but downright rare in MS66. No MS67's have shown up since the advent of the grading services. The reason for this is unknown, as this date comes well-struck and attractive.

David Akers: This is a very common issue below Gem condition, and it is one of the most common mint state issues of the entire series. However, for some unknown reason, Gems are surprisingly scarce. In fact, with the exception of the ultra-low mintage 1914, the 1912 is the rarest Philadelphia Mint issue in Gem condition from 1906-1915. This is an issue that almost no one thinks of as being anything special because of the ready availability of lower grade specimens, but just try and find a Gem...