1961 50C Doubled Die Reverse PR66 Certification #21561800, PCGS #6689

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Owner's Comments

Found in a proof set!

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1961 Doubled Die Reverse Half Dollar is one of the most dramatic, exciting, and valuable of all Franklin Half Dollars. However, be aware that there are other Doubled Die Reverses for this year, but they are not as dramatic and are far less valuable. The one to look for has very strong doubling of E PLURIBUS UNUM, UNITED STATES, and HALF DOLLAR.

As of May 2011, PCGS had certified 66 examples of this variety, usually in PR66 or lower. Only 10 earned the PR67 grade and none were graded finer. Apparently, cameo Proofs of this variety are extremely rare, as PCGS has graded only one (PR67CA). No Deep Cameo examples are known (yet!).

PCGS #

6689

Designer

John R. Sinnock/John Frederick Lewis

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

3028244

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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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	1000	R-5.0	1 / 16	1 / 16
All Grades	1000	R-5.0	1 / 16	1 / 16
60 or Better	370	R-6.2	1 / 16	1 / 16

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	1000
All Grades	1000
60 or Better	370

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-5.0
All Grades	R-5.0
60 or Better	R-6.2

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 / 16
All Grades	1 / 16
60 or Better	1 / 16

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 / 16
All Grades	1 / 16
60 or Better	1 / 16

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	PR67 PCGS grade
1	PR67 PCGS grade
1	PR67 PCGS grade
1	PR67 PCGS grade
1	PR67 PCGS grade

#1 PR67 PCGS grade