1913 50C MS66 Certification #19806553, PCGS #6527

CoinFacts Details

Owner's Comments

Whitlow. An early purchase in the set when Larry was still very active with high-end type coins. A beautiful and evenly toned example with great eye appeal. The strike is strong and this is the first of the last three Philadelphia Mint Barber Halves, all with low mintages. The 1913, 1914, and 1915 Philadelphia issues are known semi-keys in all grades, from well-worn to gems. This is a very tough date, particularly in MS 64 and better. Previously had an MS 64 coin in the set. Tough date with only one graded finer, the Duckor example.

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1913 Half Dollar enjoys one of the largest, certified populations of the Barber Half Dollars. However, the bulk of the certified examples are circulated, leaving only few in Mint State. The PCGS CoinFacts Condition Census, reflective of that fact, shows only a few MS65 examples and a small handful in MS66. The best example is the delightful PCGS MS66+ from the Dr. Price and Duckor Collections.

In general, the 1913 Half Dollar is well-struck, but occasional examples show weakness on the upper right shield. Prooflike examples exist, as well.

David Akers

This is a moderately rare and very popular issue due to its low mintage of only 188,000 pieces. Business strikes in mint state condition are generally obtainable as long as one does not require a Gem, but Gems are certainly quite rare.

PCGS #

6527

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

188000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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Pop Lower

1731

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	2000	R-4.6	19 / 74 TIE	19 / 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	2000
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-4.6
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	19 / 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	19 / 74 TIE
All Grades	12 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	51 / 74 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	Dr. Thaine B. Price - David Akers 5/1998:189 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3238, $12,650
1	MS66+ PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:4155, $7,637.50
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2003:7274, $5,865 - Richard J. Chouinard Collection, Part I - Heritage 1/2005:7480, $5,750 - Heritage 2/2008:718, $8,050 - Greensboro Collection, Part VI - Heritage 10/2015:3315, $8,225 - D.L. Hansen Collection
2	MS66 PCGS grade	John C. Hugon Collection - Heritage 1/2005:4264, $6,900 - D.L. Hansen Collection - D.L. Hansen Collection

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

Dr. Thaine B. Price - David Akers 5/1998:189 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3238, $12,650

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:4155, $7,637.50

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2003:7274, $5,865 - Richard J. Chouinard Collection, Part I - Heritage 1/2005:7480, $5,750 - Heritage 2/2008:718, $8,050 - Greensboro Collection, Part VI - Heritage 10/2015:3315, $8,225 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

John C. Hugon Collection - Heritage 1/2005:4264, $6,900 - D.L. Hansen Collection - D.L. Hansen Collection