1918 50C Lincoln-Illinois MS66 Certification #22040863, PCGS #9320

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Expert Comments

David Hall

Although the Illinois Centennial half dollar (more commonly known as the "Lincoln") is one of the earliest U.S. silver commemoratives, the mintage was huge and today the Linoln is one of the most common commems. The original mintage was 100,058 coins and they were initially sold at $1.00 per coin.

This is a popular coin with collectors, but you can obtain a Gem example easily. Nearly all known Lincolns are mint state, and the average grade is MS63 to MS65. Superb MS66 examples are readily available and even MS67 specimens are scarce only. Lincolns have frosty white luster or some degree of toning. There are many Gems to choose from!

PCGS #

9320

Designer

George T. Morgan/John R. Sinnock

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.60 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

100058

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

242

Pop Lower

6661

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	55000	R-2.4	118 / 144 TIE	118 / 144 TIE
All Grades	38000	R-2.6	116 / 144 TIE	116 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	9750	R-3.0	118 / 144	118 / 144

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	55000
All Grades	38000
60 or Better	9750

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-2.4
All Grades	R-2.6
60 or Better	R-3.0

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	118 / 144 TIE
All Grades	116 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	118 / 144

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	118 / 144 TIE
All Grades	116 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	118 / 144

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68+ PCGS grade	J&L Collection
1	MS68+ PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2005:30600, $43,700 - San Diego Collection
3	MS68 PCGS grade	Stack's/Bowers 11/2016:2183, not sold - Stack's/Bowers 3/2017:3160, not sold
4	MS67+ PCGS grade
4	MS67+ PCGS grade

#1 MS68+ PCGS grade

J&L Collection

#1 MS68+ PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2005:30600, $43,700 - San Diego Collection

#3 MS68 PCGS grade

Stack's/Bowers 11/2016:2183, not sold - Stack's/Bowers 3/2017:3160, not sold

#4 MS67+ PCGS grade