1950 5C PR68 Certification #38827648, PCGS #4182

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

In 1950, production of Proof coins resumed at the Philadelphia after time off to allow the Mint to produce medals for the military during and after World War II. The mintage of the 1950 Proof Set was more than double that of the 1942, indicating a pent-up demand for proof coins. Each of the 1950 Proof Sets contained one Proof coin of each denomination each in an individual cellophane envelope, all of which were stapled together, placed in tissue, and sealed in a small carboard box. Today, sealed original 1950 Proof Sets are quite scarce, as most have been opened and searched for Deep Cameo examples.

Brilliant Proof 1950 Nickels are quite common, but Cameo examples become scarce and Deep Cameo Proofs are downright rare. The highest grades awarded by PCGS (as of July 2011) include the following: 18 in PR-68, 36 in PR-67CAM, and 8 in PR67DCAM.

PCGS #

4182

Designer

Felix Schlag

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

51386

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

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2314

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	41000	R-2.5	9 / 22 TIE	10 / 23 TIE
All Grades	41000	R-2.5	8 / 22 TIE	9 / 23 TIE
60 or Better	38000	R-2.6	8 / 22 TIE	9 / 23 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	41000
All Grades	41000
60 or Better	38000

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-2.5
All Grades	R-2.5
60 or Better	R-2.6

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	9 / 22 TIE
All Grades	8 / 22 TIE
60 or Better	8 / 22 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	10 / 23 TIE
All Grades	9 / 23 TIE
60 or Better	9 / 23 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	PR68 PCGS grade
1	PR68 PCGS grade
1	PR68 PCGS grade
1	PR68 PCGS grade
1	PR68 PCGS grade

#1 PR68 PCGS grade