1935 50C Hudson MS65 Certification #20812178, PCGS #9312

Expert Comments

David Hall

Today, the Hudson half dollar is one of the scarcer silver commemoratives. But in the time of its issue the Hudson was subject to controversy and distribution abuse. The event commemorated, the 150th anniversary of the founding of the city of Hudson, New York (population of 14,000 at the time), was pretty obscure to begin with. The original issue price was $1 per coin, but it was rumored that one dealer had purchased 7,500 of the original 10,008 mintage at 95 cents each. He (or someone) apparently held the hoard off the market as prices in the aftermarket soon reached $9. Collectors were outraged, but this was a situation often repeated in the 1934-1939 commemorative era.

Today, Hudsons are highly prized by commemorative collectors, especially in Gem condition. The typical Hudson grades MS63 to MS65. There are some circulated grade examples but the vast majority of Hudsons are mint state. Superb MS66 examples are rare, and there are only a handful of MS67 examples known. Most Hudson have semi-frosty luster and many are toned to various degrees. Strike can often be somewhat of an issue and sophisticated collectors look for specimens with "fully struck sails."

 

PCGS #
9312
Designer
Chester Beach
Edge
Reeded
Diameter
30.60 millimeters
Weight
12.50 grams
Mintage
10008
Metal
90% Silver, 10% Copper
Pop Higher
454
Pop Lower
2366
Region
The United States of America
Price Guide
PCGS Population
Auctions - PCGS Graded
Auctions - NGC Graded

Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

Grades
65 or Better 7750 R-3.4 60 / 144 TIE 60 / 144 TIE
All Grades 6550 R-3.6 69 / 144 TIE 69 / 144 TIE
60 or Better 2075 R-4.5 41 / 144 TIE 41 / 144 TIE
65 or Better 7750
All Grades 6550
60 or Better 2075
65 or Better R-3.4
All Grades R-3.6
60 or Better R-4.5
65 or Better 60 / 144 TIE
All Grades 69 / 144 TIE
60 or Better 41 / 144 TIE
65 or Better 60 / 144 TIE
All Grades 69 / 144 TIE
60 or Better 41 / 144 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos Grade Thumbnail Pedigree and History
1 MS67+ PCGS grade MS67+ PCGS grade

“J&L” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

1 MS67+ PCGS grade MS67+ PCGS grade

Heritage 6/2013:4900, $14,100

1 MS67+ PCGS grade
1 MS67+ PCGS grade
5 MS67 PCGS grade MS67 PCGS grade
MS67+ PCGS grade #1 MS67+ PCGS grade

“J&L” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

MS67+ PCGS grade #1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Heritage 6/2013:4900, $14,100

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade
#1 MS67+ PCGS grade
MS67 PCGS grade #5 MS67 PCGS grade