1936 50C Columbia (Regular Strike)

Series: Silver Commemoratives

PCGS MS68+

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PCGS MS68

PCGS #:: 9291

Designer:: A. Wolfe Davidson

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.60 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 9,007

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $15,275 • MS68 • 08-08-2013 • 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	7,650	R-3.4	60 / 144 TIE	60 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	6,125	R-3.7	54 / 144 TIE	54 / 144 TIE
65 or Better	3,800	R-4.2	70 / 144 TIE	70 / 144 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	7,650
60 or Better	6,125
65 or Better	3,800

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-3.4
60 or Better	R-3.7
65 or Better	R-4.2

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	60 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	54 / 144 TIE
65 or Better	70 / 144 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	60 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	54 / 144 TIE
65 or Better	70 / 144 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

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

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

#2 MS67+ PCGS grade

#8 MS67 PCGS grade

David Hall:

The three Columbia, South Carolina commemoratives were minted in quantities sufficient to satisfy the demand of buyers at the time. Unlike other issues of the era, there appears to have been very little hanky-panky with this issue and these coins were very well distributed. Most collectors find the coins attractive and they are fairly easy to obtain in Gem condition and this, coupled with their very modest pprice, makes them quite popular.

There were 9,007 Philadelphia Mint issues distributed. The coins were apparently handled with care as most examples have very few marks and abraisions. Luster is typically quite frosty/satiny.