1959-D 50C, FBL (Regular Strike)

Series: Franklin Half Dollars 1948-1963

PCGS MS67+FBL

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PCGS MS67+FBL

PCGS #:: 86677

Designer:: John R. Sinnock/John Frederick Lewis

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 13,053,750

Mint:: Denver

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $9,694 • MS67FBL • 09-26-2019 • Legend Rare Coin Auctions

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1959-D 50C
1959-D 50C, FBL

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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	22,000	R-2.7	30 / 35 TIE	30 / 35 TIE
60 or Better	22,000	R-2.7	30 / 35 TIE	30 / 35 TIE
65 or Better	5,000	R-4.0	24 / 35 TIE	24 / 35 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	22,000
60 or Better	22,000
65 or Better	5,000

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-2.7
60 or Better	R-2.7
65 or Better	R-4.0

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	30 / 35 TIE
60 or Better	30 / 35 TIE
65 or Better	24 / 35 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	30 / 35 TIE
60 or Better	30 / 35 TIE
65 or Better	24 / 35 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+FBL PCGS grade	“EWP” Collection
2	MS67FBL PCGS grade
3	MS66+FBL PCGS grade
3	MS66+FBL PCGS grade
3	MS66+FBL PCGS grade
3	MS66+FBL PCGS grade
3	MS66+FBL PCGS grade
3	MS66+FBL PCGS grade
9	MS66FBL PCGS grade
9	MS66FBL PCGS grade

#1 MS67+FBL PCGS grade

“EWP” Collection

#2 MS67FBL PCGS grade

#3 MS66+FBL PCGS grade

#9 MS66FBL PCGS grade

Jaime Hernandez:

The 1959-D Franklin Half Dollar is not a scarce date by any means. It's mintage is just over 13 million which is a little higher than average for the series. However, for some reason examples In MS65 are hard to find. With a few thousands examples confirmed. In MS66 condition it is really scarce with about 200 examples known. In MS67 condition it is almost non-existent with the exception of one lone example that has been graded PCGS MS67. No others have graded MS67 or higher, making it an extremely scarce coin in MS67 condition and higher.