1939 50C Arkansas (Regular Strike)

Series: Silver Commemoratives

PCGS MS67+

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PCGS MS67+

PCGS #:: 9249

Designer:: Edward Everett Burr & Emily Bates

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.60 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 2,104

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $25,850 • MS67 • 04-26-2017 • 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	1,800	R-4.6	3 / 144 TIE	3 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	1,425	R-4.8	1 / 144 TIE	1 / 144 TIE
65 or Better	400	R-6.2	1 / 144	1 / 144

Survival Estimate
All Grades	1,800
60 or Better	1,425
65 or Better	400

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.6
60 or Better	R-4.8
65 or Better	R-6.2

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	3 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 144 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 144

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	3 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 144 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 144

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS66+ PCGS grade
3	MS66+ PCGS grade
3	MS66+ PCGS grade
3	MS66+ PCGS grade
3	MS66+ PCGS grade
3	MS66+ PCGS grade
9	MS66 PCGS grade
9	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#3 MS66+ PCGS grade

#9 MS66 PCGS grade

David Hall:

In 1939, the Arkansas Centennial Commisssion was once again the sole distributor of their coins. Commemorative sales had slowed down as the commemorative coin collecting fad tappered off, so the Commission had low expectations and only 2100 three coin sets were struck. This made each of the 1939 Arkansas issues one of the lowest mintage United States commemoratives. The 1939 Arkansas sets were originally sold at $10 per set.

All three of the 1939 Arkansas half dollars are about of equal rarity. The 1939 is a little rarer than the other two, especially in MS65 condition. The average grade is MS63 to MS65, with few, if any, circulated examples known as most of the original 2100 coins minted were saved. In superb MS66 condition, the 1939 Arkansas is definitely rare. The typically encountered specimen usually has subdued but somewhat frosty luster. And of course many survivors are toned to some degree.