1939-D 50C Oregon (Regular Strike)

Series: Silver Commemoratives

PCGS MS68+

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PCGS MS68+

PCGS #:: 9353

Designer:: James Earle Fraser and Laura Gardin Fraser

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.60 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 3,004

Mint:: Denver

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $17,250 • MS68 CAC • 08-11-2010 • Heritage Auctions

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1939-D 50C Oregon

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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	2,675	R-4.4	11 / 144 TIE	11 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	2,525	R-4.4	14 / 144 TIE	14 / 144 TIE
65 or Better	1,700	R-4.7	23 / 144 TIE	23 / 144 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	2,675
60 or Better	2,525
65 or Better	1,700

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.4
60 or Better	R-4.4
65 or Better	R-4.7

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	11 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	14 / 144 TIE
65 or Better	23 / 144 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	11 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	14 / 144 TIE
65 or Better	23 / 144 TIE

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Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS68+ PCGS grade
1	MS68+ PCGS grade
1	MS68+ PCGS grade
1	MS68+ PCGS grade
1	MS68+ PCGS grade
6	MS68 PCGS grade
6	MS68 PCGS grade
6	MS68 PCGS grade
6	MS68 PCGS grade
6	MS68 PCGS grade

#1 MS68+ PCGS grade

#6 MS68 PCGS grade

David Hall:

The 1939 Oregons, though very low mintages, are somewhat available in Gem condition. Apparently virtually the entire mintage was saved. The average grade for the 1939-D Oregon is MS64 to MS66, and MS67 examples are not truly rare. Of the three 1939 Oregons, the 1939 is the easiest to locate in grades MS66, MS67 and MS68.

The typical 1939-D Oregon is very nice, sharply struck and usually mark-free. The luster is satiny rather than frosty. There are some examples with spectacular toning that occasionally come onto the market and always cause excitement with toning afficianados.