1939 50C (Proof)

Series: Walking Liberty Half Dollars 1936-1942

PCGS PR68+

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PCGS PR68+

PCGS #:: 6639

Designer:: Adolph Alexander Weinman

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 8,808

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $40,800 • PR68+ • 04-26-2020 • 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	7,500	R-3.5	4 / 7	4 / 7
60 or Better	7,325	R-3.5	4 / 7	4 / 7
65 or Better	4,000	R-4.2	4 / 7	4 / 7

Survival Estimate
All Grades	7,500
60 or Better	7,325
65 or Better	4,000

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-3.5
60 or Better	R-3.5
65 or Better	R-4.2

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	4 / 7
60 or Better	4 / 7
65 or Better	4 / 7

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	4 / 7
60 or Better	4 / 7
65 or Better	4 / 7

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR68+ PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2017:3933, $5,170 - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 7/2017:221, $19,388
2	PR68 PCGS grade
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2	PR68 PCGS grade
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#1 PR68+ PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2017:3933, $5,170 - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 7/2017:221, $19,388

#2 PR68 PCGS grade

David Hall:

The mintage of the 1939 proof Walker is just slightly higher than the 1938 (8,808 to 8,152), but the 1939 is much easier to locate than the 1938, especially in Gem grades (PR65 or better). It appears more were saved and they were saved with care as the 1939 is often found in truly Superb condition.