1938 50C New Rochelle (Regular Strike)

Series: Silver Commemoratives

PCGS MS68+

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PCGS MS68+

PCGS MS68

PCGS #:: 9335

Designer:: Gertrude K. Lathrop

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.60 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 15,266

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $19,550 • MS68* • 07-27-2002 • Heritage Auctions

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1938 50C New Rochelle
1938 50C New Rochelle, PL

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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	13,000	R-2.9	84 / 144 TIE	84 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	10,000	R-3.0	88 / 144 TIE	88 / 144 TIE
65 or Better	6,000	R-3.8	98 / 144 TIE	98 / 144 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	13,000
60 or Better	10,000
65 or Better	6,000

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-2.9
60 or Better	R-3.0
65 or Better	R-3.8

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	84 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	88 / 144 TIE
65 or Better	98 / 144 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	84 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	88 / 144 TIE
65 or Better	98 / 144 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS68+ PCGS grade
2	MS68 PCGS grade
2	MS68 PCGS grade
2	MS68 PCGS grade
2	MS68 PCGS grade
2	MS68 PCGS grade
7	MS67+ PCGS grade
7	MS67+ PCGS grade
7	MS67+ PCGS grade
7	MS67+ PCGS grade

#1 MS68+ PCGS grade

#2 MS68 PCGS grade

#7 MS67+ PCGS grade

David Hall:

The New Rochelle was a somewhat contrived issue. It was authorized in 1936, struck in 1937, and had a date of 1938. Whatever the intent of its issue, it is a beautiful design and it is quite popular with collectors today. The original mintage was 25,015 coins and the issue price was a relatively high $2.00. Apparently New Rochelles were subject to above average care in minting and handling as nearly all specimens are very high grade. The average grade is MS64 to MS66. Superb Gem MS67 specimens aren't really rare either. In fact, this issue is scarce in MS63 and for all practical purposes unknown in circulated grades.

The typical New Rochelle has frosty surfaces and is well struck. Minor abraisions are the only problem usually encountered. There are a few specimens that have semi-prooflike surfaces.