1963 50C MS65 Certification #38415306, PCGS #6684

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Owner's Comments

The Franklin Series, though somewhat overlooked, is gaining renewed interest as the last silver half dollar series from the United States Mint. This particular example is in excellent condition, graded MS 65, featuring impressive luster and eye appeal. The main imperfections are bag marks, primarily on the reverse at the high points of the bell. The strike presents another minor issue, as the bell lines aren't fully visible—hence the missing FBL designation. While higher-grade Franklin Issues are scarce, the estimated survival rate of only 9,000 in MS 65 seems unusually low for a mid-century, common date coin. Overall, this attractive piece complements my collection, adding a PCGS-certified version alongside my NGC-certified example.

Expert Comments

Jaime Hernandez

The 1963-P circulation strike Franklin Half Dollar has a significantly large mintage compared to most coins in the series. It's mintage of over 22 million coins makes it a common issue in the series. And it is common in all circulated grades up to MS63 condition. In MS64 to MS65 condition there are still tens of thousands of examples available and not scarce by any means. But examples in MS64 to MS65 do tend to carry a premium of at least double their melt values. In MS66 condition it now becomes really scarce with about 50 coins known and none being finer.

PCGS #

6684

Designer

John R. Sinnock/John Frederick Lewis

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

22164000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

270

Pop Lower

21969

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	2216400	R-1.0	21 / 35 TIE	21 / 35 TIE
All Grades	33000	R-2.6	35 / 35	35 / 35
60 or Better	9000	R-3.2	27 / 35	27 / 35

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	2216400
All Grades	33000
60 or Better	9000

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-2.6
60 or Better	R-3.2

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	21 / 35 TIE
All Grades	35 / 35
60 or Better	27 / 35

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	21 / 35 TIE
All Grades	35 / 35
60 or Better	27 / 35

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS66+ PCGS grade
1	MS66+ PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

#3 MS66 PCGS grade