1911 50C MS66 Certification #25200658, PCGS #6521

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Owner's Comments

Laibstain. A very pretty coin with good strong luster and light and nice toning. The strike is strong as expected for a Philadelphia mint coin. This is a very common date in circulated condition and lower grades of uncirculated up through MS 65. Surprisingly, no coins have graded above MS 66, but this coin is tied with 12 others or fewer (depending on how many coins have been resubmitted, and thus counted more than once). Based on our experience over the last 25 years, the number of coins in the population report for this issue in MS 66 looks to be inflated. This coin serves as a great choice for a type coin in MS 64-66

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1911 Half Dollar is not the most common date in the series, but it is readily available in most grades. PCGS alone has certified over 100 MS64's and over four dozen MS65's. Even MS66's are available (for a price, of course) but, surprsingly, PCGS has graded no MS67's of this date. Because so many nice examples exist today, collectors can be choosy and pick examples with full strikes and strong eye appeal.

David Akers

This is not a rare issue at all, but rather a fairly common one in all mint state grades, including Gem condition, something that cannot be said for very many Barber Half Dollar issues.

PCGS #

6521

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

1406000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

905

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

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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	5500	R-3.9	68 / 74 TIE	68 / 74 TIE
All Grades	750	R-5.5	68 / 74 TIE	68 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	200	R-7.0	69 / 74 TIE	69 / 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	5500
All Grades	750
60 or Better	200

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-3.9
All Grades	R-5.5
60 or Better	R-7.0

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	68 / 74 TIE
All Grades	68 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	69 / 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	68 / 74 TIE
All Grades	68 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	69 / 74 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	Heritage 9/2017:3862, $10,800
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Dr. Thaine B. Price Collection - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3232, $10,925 - Greensboro Collection, Part V - Heritage 8/2015:5108, $4,702 - D.L. Hansen Collection
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 8/2006:3446, $5,175 - Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:4145, $3,760 - Heritage 1/2017:4471, $3,055 - D.L. Hansen Collection
2	MS66 PCGS grade	John C. Hugon - Heritage 1/2005:4258, $7,187.50
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 8/2006:3447, $4,600 - Heritage 2/2009:1392, $4,025 - Heritage 3/2009:2149, $3,737.50

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

Heritage 9/2017:3862, $10,800

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Dr. Thaine B. Price Collection - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3232, $10,925 - Greensboro Collection, Part V - Heritage 8/2015:5108, $4,702 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 8/2006:3446, $5,175 - Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:4145, $3,760 - Heritage 1/2017:4471, $3,055 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

John C. Hugon - Heritage 1/2005:4258, $7,187.50

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 8/2006:3447, $4,600 - Heritage 2/2009:1392, $4,025 - Heritage 3/2009:2149, $3,737.50