1912-S 50C MS66 Certification #19806552, PCGS #6526

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Owner's Comments

Laibstain. Eliasberg from Clapp Estate. The coin was obtained directly from the San Francisco Mint by Mr. Clapp in 1912. The coin was then purchased by Louis Elisaberg as part of the Clapp Estate; he purchased the Clapp collection to fill out many holes his collection at that time. This is a very nice coin with underlying luster, strong strike and nice toning. This is one of four Clapp/Eliasberg coins in the set and there is no better pedigree, in our opinion. We feel priviledged to own and hold these historical coins as part of our set. Originally we purchased the coin without the pedigree, but Ron Guth of PCGS recognized this coin, and let us know it is from the Eliasberg Collection.

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1912-S Half Dollar has a split-personality. It is scarce as far as Barber Halves go, but it also happens to be the most common S-Mint in Gem condition. A small number of MS66 examples seem to be sufficient to satisfy collector demand. MS67 examples are rare, with none certified by PCGS. This date boasts a strong strike and nice luster. Occasionally, a coin will be described in auction descriptions as "Prooflike", but these are rare exceptions.

David Akers

Although often available in the lower Uncirculated grades, in Gem condition the 1912-S is both rare and somewhat underrated. It is not quite as rare as the 1911-S, but it is more rare in Gem than the 1909-S, 1910-S and the S Mint issues from 1913 to 1915.

PCGS #

6526

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

1370000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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827

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

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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	3500	R-4.3	46 / 74 TIE	46 / 74 TIE
All Grades	300	R-6.4	38 / 74 TIE	38 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	60	R-8.4	40 / 74 TIE	40 / 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	3500
All Grades	300
60 or Better	60

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-4.3
All Grades	R-6.4
60 or Better	R-8.4

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	46 / 74 TIE
All Grades	38 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	40 / 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	46 / 74 TIE
All Grades	38 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	40 / 74 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Dr. Thaine B. Price Collection - David Akers 5/1998:188, $8,250 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3237, $6,325 - “Perfection” Collection
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:2128, $16,500 - Ray Cassano - Heritage 1/2000:6875, $8,050 - Heritage 8/2007:885, $6,325 - Harry Laibstain, sold privately on 8/9/2007 - Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:4153, $7,637.50
1	MS66 PCGS grade	U.S. Coins - Dale Friend - Heritage 1/2009:2963, $6,325
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2006:2077, $10,925
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2008:1666, $7,590

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Dr. Thaine B. Price Collection - David Akers 5/1998:188, $8,250 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3237, $6,325 - “Perfection” Collection

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:2128, $16,500 - Ray Cassano - Heritage 1/2000:6875, $8,050 - Heritage 8/2007:885, $6,325 - Harry Laibstain, sold privately on 8/9/2007 - Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:4153, $7,637.50

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

U.S. Coins - Dale Friend - Heritage 1/2009:2963, $6,325

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2006:2077, $10,925

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2008:1666, $7,590