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1912-S 50C

1913-D 50C

1913 50C (Regular Strike)

Series: Barber Half Dollars 1892-1915

PCGS MS66+

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PCGS MS66+

PCGS MS66

PCGS #:: 6527

Designer:: Charles E. Barber

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 188,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $12,650 • 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	2,000	R-4.6	19 / 74 TIE	19 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	200	R-7.0	12 / 74 TIE	12 / 74 TIE
65 or Better	100	R-8.0	51 / 74 TIE	51 / 74 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	2,000
60 or Better	200
65 or Better	100

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.6
60 or Better	R-7.0
65 or Better	R-8.0

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	19 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	12 / 74 TIE
65 or Better	51 / 74 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	19 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	12 / 74 TIE
65 or Better	51 / 74 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	Dr. Thaine B. Price - David Akers 5/1998:189 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3238, $12,650
1	MS66+ PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:4155, $7,637.50
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2003:7274, $5,865 - Richard J. Chouinard Collection, Part I - Heritage 1/2005:7480, $5,750 - Heritage 2/2008:718, $8,050 - Greensboro Collection, Part VI - Heritage 10/2015:3315, $8,225 - D.L. Hansen Collection
2	MS66 PCGS grade	John C. Hugon Collection - Heritage 1/2005:4264, $6,900 - D.L. Hansen Collection - D.L. Hansen Collection
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 11/2004:7519, $5,750 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30569, $8,812.50
9	MS65+ PCGS grade
9	MS65+ PCGS grade
10	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

Dr. Thaine B. Price - David Akers 5/1998:189 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3238, $12,650

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:4155, $7,637.50

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2003:7274, $5,865 - Richard J. Chouinard Collection, Part I - Heritage 1/2005:7480, $5,750 - Heritage 2/2008:718, $8,050 - Greensboro Collection, Part VI - Heritage 10/2015:3315, $8,225 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

John C. Hugon Collection - Heritage 1/2005:4264, $6,900 - D.L. Hansen Collection - D.L. Hansen Collection

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 11/2004:7519, $5,750 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30569, $8,812.50

#9 MS65+ PCGS grade

#10 MS65 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1913 Half Dollar enjoys one of the largest, certified populations of the Barber Half Dollars. However, the bulk of the certified examples are circulated, leaving only few in Mint State. The PCGS CoinFacts Condition Census, reflective of that fact, shows only a few MS65 examples and a small handful in MS66. The best example is the delightful PCGS MS66+ from the Dr. Price and Duckor Collections.

In general, the 1913 Half Dollar is well-struck, but occasional examples show weakness on the upper right shield. Prooflike examples exist, as well.

David Akers: This is a moderately rare and very popular issue due to its low mintage of only 188,000 pieces. Business strikes in mint state condition are generally obtainable as long as one does not require a Gem, but Gems are certainly quite rare.