1936 50C PR66 Certification #07876061, PCGS #6636

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Owner's Comments

The 1936 marks the inaugural coinage of proofs in the Walking Liberty half dollar series, coinciding with the reintroduction of proof sets after they were on hiatus since 1916. Only 3,901 proof 1936 Walkers were produced, and the date is the scarcest in the series. The current Premium Gem boasts brilliant surfaces and a full strike, with satiny motifs. A hint of cameo contrast appears on each side. Only one 1936 proof has ever received a Cameo designation at PCGS (10/24), and while this is not that coin, it is nearly of the Cameo quality. From the Bruce S. Sherman Collection

Expert Comments

David Hall

In 1936, proof half dollars were struck for the first time since 1915. A mere 3901 proof specimens were struck in 1936 and when compared to the mintages in the millions for the modern era proofs it is easy to see why this issue is so highly regarded. The 1936 half dollar has the second lowest mintage of the proofs of the 1936 to 2000 era, with only the 1936 Washington quarter having a lower mintage (3837 coins). The 1936 proof half dollar is scarce in any grade and rare in Gem condition. It is by far the rarest proof Walking Liberty half dollar. Most, but not all, specimens have good depth of mirror. You do occasionally see examples with some deterioration of detail and/or marks on Ms. Liberty's left hand. Specimens can be either fully brilliant or toned. PR67 or better examples are virtually impossible to locate and no cameos are known.

PCGS #

6636

Designer

Adolph Alexander Weinman

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

3901

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

134

Pop Lower

1717

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	3250	R-4.3	1 / 7	1 / 7
All Grades	3150	R-4.3	1 / 7	1 / 7
60 or Better	1100	R-4.9	1 / 7	1 / 7

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	3250
All Grades	3150
60 or Better	1100

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-4.3
All Grades	R-4.3
60 or Better	R-4.9

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	1 / 7
All Grades	1 / 7
60 or Better	1 / 7

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	1 / 7
All Grades	1 / 7
60 or Better	1 / 7

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR68+ PCGS grade	Bruce Scher Collection - Heritage 2/2005:4132, $80,500 - Gerald Forsythe Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	PR67+ PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2019:3756, $24,000
2	PR67+ PCGS grade
2	PR67+ PCGS grade
2	PR67+ PCGS grade

#1 PR68+ PCGS grade

Bruce Scher Collection - Heritage 2/2005:4132, $80,500 - Gerald Forsythe Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 PR67+ PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2019:3756, $24,000

#2 PR67+ PCGS grade