1961 50C PR65 Certification #42647850, PCGS #6702

CoinFacts Details

Owner's Comments

1961 - 5 Coin Proof Set ($12.95)

Expert Comments

Jaime Hernandez

The 1961 Proof Franklin Half Dollar is one of the more common proof coins from the series. Its similar to Franklin Half Proofs struck from 1960-1964. Examples displaying full cameo and deep cameo surfaces are much scarcer and command higher premiums.

PCGS #

6702

Designer

John R. Sinnock/John Frederick Lewis

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

3028244

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

10477

Pop Lower

2199

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

Auctions - PCGS Graded

Auctions - NGC Graded

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	2400000	R-1.0	13 / 16 TIE	13 / 16 TIE
All Grades	172000	R-1.9	9 / 16 TIE	9 / 16 TIE
60 or Better	74000	R-2.2	11 / 16 TIE	11 / 16 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	2400000
All Grades	172000
60 or Better	74000

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-1.0
All Grades	R-1.9
60 or Better	R-2.2

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	13 / 16 TIE
All Grades	9 / 16 TIE
60 or Better	11 / 16 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	13 / 16 TIE
All Grades	9 / 16 TIE
60 or Better	11 / 16 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	PR69 PCGS grade
1	PR69 PCGS grade
1	PR69 PCGS grade
1	PR69 PCGS grade
1	PR69 PCGS grade

#1 PR69 PCGS grade