1946 50C MS66 Certification #03633365, PCGS #6627

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Expert Comments

David Hall

In Choice Uncirculated condition, the 1946 is the rarest of the 1941 to 1947 Walking Liberty half dollars, though the 1947 is a close second. As in the case with all Philadelphia Walkers, strike is not a problem with this issue. There are many very frosty, fully lustrous Gems.

PCGS #

6627

Designer

Adolph Alexander Weinman

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

12118000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

354

Pop Lower

12499

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

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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	600000	R-1.5	54 / 66 TIE	54 / 66 TIE
All Grades	100000	R-2.0	53 / 66 TIE	53 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	20000	R-2.8	50 / 66 TIE	50 / 66 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	600000
All Grades	100000
60 or Better	20000

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-1.5
All Grades	R-2.0
60 or Better	R-2.8

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	54 / 66 TIE
All Grades	53 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	50 / 66 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	54 / 66 TIE
All Grades	53 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	50 / 66 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2015:4688, $18,800
1	MS67+ PCGS grade
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	Heritage 3/2013:3645, $9,987.50
1	MS67+ PCGS grade
5	MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2015:4688, $18,800

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Heritage 3/2013:3645, $9,987.50

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

#5 MS67 PCGS grade