1916-D 50C AG3 Certification #18692154, PCGS #6567

CoinFacts Details

Owner's Comments

The aspiring Ansel Adams, during a 1920s excursion to Yosemite, discovered that one leg of his tripod had become inoperable. In desperation to level his final shot of the day - he placed this half beneath one footing of the tripod. The resulting image - "Monolith: The Face of Half Dome" - is widely regarded as one of his finest works.

Expert Comments

David Hall

In circulated grades, the 1916-D is about of equal rarity as the 1916, even though the mintage is almost twice as many coins. Both coins are much rarer, or at least sell for more, than all but a few of the dates that follow. In Gem condition, the 1916-D is slightly rarer than the 1916. Most mint state examples are well struck. Luster is the "satiny look" often seen on the earlier date Walkers.

PCGS #

6567

Designer

Adolph Alexander Weinman

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

1014400

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

3620

Pop Lower

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	50000	R-2.5	10 / 66 TIE	10 / 66 TIE
All Grades	4000	R-4.2	24 / 66 TIE	24 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	400	R-6.2	22 / 66	22 / 66

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	50000
All Grades	4000
60 or Better	400

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-2.5
All Grades	R-4.2
60 or Better	R-6.2

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	10 / 66 TIE
All Grades	24 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	22 / 66

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	10 / 66 TIE
All Grades	24 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	22 / 66

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Gerald R. Forsythe Collection
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
4	MS66+ PCGS grade
4	MS66+ PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Gerald R. Forsythe Collection

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#4 MS66+ PCGS grade