1936 50C Bridgeport MS67 Certification #43916583, PCGS #9279

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Expert Comments

David Hall

There were 25,015 Bridgeport commemorative half dollars originally minted. They were sold at $2 each with a limit of 5 coins per order, so they were widely dispersed. Today, they are one of the more common commems. They are very easy to obtain in just about any grade. Even Superb MS67s are scarce only, not rare. The typical Bridgeport has semi-frosty, semi-satiny luster. Because the eagle's design is so spacious and flat, marks on the eagle's wing (which takes up about half of the reverse) are the most frequently encountered problem with this issue.

PCGS #

9279

Designer

Henry Kreis

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.60 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

25015

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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5641

Region

The United States of America

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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	21000	R-2.7	103 / 144 TIE	103 / 144 TIE
All Grades	17000	R-2.8	103 / 144 TIE	103 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	8000	R-3.4	112 / 144 TIE	112 / 144 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	21000
All Grades	17000
60 or Better	8000

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-2.7
All Grades	R-2.8
60 or Better	R-3.4

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	103 / 144 TIE
All Grades	103 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	112 / 144 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	103 / 144 TIE
All Grades	103 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	112 / 144 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	“J&L” Collection
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	Rolling Thunder 50 Piece Commemorative Collection - Heritage 9/2015:5372, $1,880
1	MS67+ PCGS grade
1	MS67+ PCGS grade
1	MS67+ PCGS grade

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

“J&L” Collection

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Rolling Thunder 50 Piece Commemorative Collection - Heritage 9/2015:5372, $1,880

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade