1910-S 50C MS67+ Certification #19806546, PCGS #6520

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Owner's Comments

CAC. Laibstain. A high-end gorgeous lustrous coin with sharp strike and nice overall color. All the features go together to explain how this coin received its lofty grade of MS 67+. One finer coin is known in MS 68 and it has been off the market for about 10 years or more. I was last aware of it being offered for sale by David Hall Rare Coins along with another MS 68 coin, a 1905-O. A tougher date in the late part of the series and they generally come well struck with strong luster. This is a date we really like and this particular coin has great character.

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1910-S Half Dollar is near the middle of the pack in terms of overall rarity. It is slightly tougher in Mint State than many of the more common issues, but it is on par with most of the S-Mints that surround it. It compares favorably with the 1909-S and even the 1908-S, but it falls short of the 1907-S and the 1911-S. Where the 1910-S excels is at the high-end, where a nice supply of MS66 examples exist. Somewhere out there is a PCGS MS68 which has not appeared on the market (at least not at public auction) since it was graded in 1997. The timing suggests that it is the Eliasberg coin which sold for a remarkable $14,300 so many years ago.

David Akers

[The 191O-S] is far more rare than the 1909-S and the 1913-1915 S Mint issues that complete the series. It is not, however, in the same rarity class as any of the earlier S Mint issues from 1892-1908, or the 1911-S.

PCGS #

6520

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

1948000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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674

Region

The United States of America

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

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.
65 or Better	2500	R-4.5	30 / 74 TIE	30 / 74 TIE
All Grades	200	R-7.0	12 / 74 TIE	12 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	100	R-8.0	51 / 74 TIE	51 / 74 TIE

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.
65 or Better	2500
All Grades	200
60 or Better	100

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.
65 or Better	R-4.5
All Grades	R-7.0
60 or Better	R-8.0

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.
65 or Better	30 / 74 TIE
All Grades	12 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	51 / 74 TIE

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.
65 or Better	30 / 74 TIE
All Grades	12 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	51 / 74 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68 PCGS grade
2	MS67+ PCGS grade	Heritage 5/2005:7282, $18,975 - Harry Laibstain, sold privately in 5/6/2005 - Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:5418, $21,150 - “JEH” Collection
3	MS67 PCGS grade	Joel Rettew, sold privately in 2/1976 - James Bennett Pryor Collection - Bowers & Merena 1/1996:313 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3231, $16,100 - Heritage 1/2017:5676, $11,750 - "Perfection” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
3	MS67 PCGS grade	U.S. Coins, Inc. - Dale Friend Collection - Heritage 1/2009:3906 - Greensboro Collection, Part VI - Heritage 10/2015:3311, $15,275 - Heritage 4/2016:4675, $14,100
3	MS67 estimated grade

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

#2 MS67+ PCGS grade

Heritage 5/2005:7282, $18,975 - Harry Laibstain, sold privately in 5/6/2005 - Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:5418, $21,150 - “JEH” Collection

#3 MS67 PCGS grade

Joel Rettew, sold privately in 2/1976 - James Bennett Pryor Collection - Bowers & Merena 1/1996:313 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3231, $16,100 - Heritage 1/2017:5676, $11,750 - "Perfection” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#3 MS67 PCGS grade

U.S. Coins, Inc. - Dale Friend Collection - Heritage 1/2009:3906 - Greensboro Collection, Part VI - Heritage 10/2015:3311, $15,275 - Heritage 4/2016:4675, $14,100

#3 MS67 estimated grade