1912-D 50C

1913 50C

1912-S 50C (Regular Strike)

Series: Barber Half Dollars 1892-1915

PCGS MS66+

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PCGS MS66

PCGS #:: 6526

Designer:: Charles E. Barber

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 1,370,000

Mint:: San Francisco

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $16,500 • MS67 • 04-01-1997 • Bowers & Merena

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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.
All Grades	3,500	R-4.3	46 / 74 TIE	46 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	300	R-6.4	38 / 74 TIE	38 / 74 TIE
65 or Better	60	R-8.4	40 / 74 TIE	40 / 74 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	3,500
60 or Better	300
65 or Better	60

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.3
60 or Better	R-6.4
65 or Better	R-8.4

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	46 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	38 / 74 TIE
65 or Better	40 / 74 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	46 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	38 / 74 TIE
65 or Better	40 / 74 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Dr. Thaine B. Price Collection - David Akers 5/1998:188, $8,250 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3237, $6,325 - “Perfection” Collection
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:2128, $16,500 - Ray Cassano - Heritage 1/2000:6875, $8,050 - Heritage 8/2007:885, $6,325 - Harry Laibstain, sold privately on 8/9/2007 - Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:4153, $7,637.50
1	MS66 PCGS grade	U.S. Coins - Dale Friend - Heritage 1/2009:2963, $6,325
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2006:2077, $10,925
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2008:1666, $7,590
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 8/2006:3450, not sold - Bill Nagle, sold privately in 2/2007 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part III - Heritage 5/2015:98539, $4,700
1	MS66 PCGS grade
1	MS66 PCGS grade
1	MS66 estimated grade	Heritage 9/2007:13238, $10,925 - Heritage 12/2009:785, $11,500
1	MS66 estimated grade	John C. Hugon - Heritage 1/2005:4263, $12,650

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Dr. Thaine B. Price Collection - David Akers 5/1998:188, $8,250 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3237, $6,325 - “Perfection” Collection

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:2128, $16,500 - Ray Cassano - Heritage 1/2000:6875, $8,050 - Heritage 8/2007:885, $6,325 - Harry Laibstain, sold privately on 8/9/2007 - Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:4153, $7,637.50

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

U.S. Coins - Dale Friend - Heritage 1/2009:2963, $6,325

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2006:2077, $10,925

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2008:1666, $7,590

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 8/2006:3450, not sold - Bill Nagle, sold privately in 2/2007 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part III - Heritage 5/2015:98539, $4,700

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 estimated grade

Heritage 9/2007:13238, $10,925 - Heritage 12/2009:785, $11,500

#1 MS66 estimated grade

John C. Hugon - Heritage 1/2005:4263, $12,650

Ron Guth:

The 1912-S Half Dollar has a split-personality. It is scarce as far as Barber Halves go, but it also happens to be the most common S-Mint in Gem condition. A small number of MS66 examples seem to be sufficient to satisfy collector demand. MS67 examples are rare, with none certified by PCGS. This date boasts a strong strike and nice luster. Occasionally, a coin will be described in auction descriptions as "Prooflike", but these are rare exceptions.

David Akers: Although often available in the lower Uncirculated grades, in Gem condition the 1912-S is both rare and somewhat underrated. It is not quite as rare as the 1911-S, but it is more rare in Gem than the 1909-S, 1910-S and the S Mint issues from 1913 to 1915.