1935-S 50C Arkansas (Regular Strike)

Series: Silver Commemoratives

PCGS MS68

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PCGS MS68

PCGS MS67+

PCGS #:: 9235

Designer:: Edward Everett Burr & Emily Bates

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.60 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 5,506

Mint:: San Francisco

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $10,200 • MS67+ • 06-16-2023 • Stack's Bowers

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1935-S 50C Arkansas

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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	4,700	R-4.0	29 / 144 TIE	29 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	3,750	R-4.2	28 / 144 TIE	28 / 144 TIE
65 or Better	1,750	R-4.7	23 / 144 TIE	23 / 144 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	4,700
60 or Better	3,750
65 or Better	1,750

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.0
60 or Better	R-4.2
65 or Better	R-4.7

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	29 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	28 / 144 TIE
65 or Better	23 / 144 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	29 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	28 / 144 TIE
65 or Better	23 / 144 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+ PCGS grade
1	MS67+ PCGS grade
3	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

#3 MS67 PCGS grade

David Hall:

The 1935-D and 1935-S have virtually identical original mintages (5005 and 5506 coins respectively). Both issues were purchased in bulk and distributed by Texas dealer B. Max Mehl. The vast majority of the original mintages still survive today and most of the survivors grade MS63 to MS66. The 1935-S is about the same rarity as the 1935-D in grades thru MS65, but it is slightly scarcer in MS66 and MS67.

Most 1935-S Arkansas have frosty luster or toning in varying degrees of attractiveness (or "unattractiveness" as the case may be). Eye appeal is an important consideration for all Arkansas. The average grade of this issue is MS63 to MS64, with circulated examples almost unheard of. The 1935-S is somewhat scarce in MS65 condition and very scarce in MS 66. MS67 examples are very rare.