1906-D 50C MS62 Certification #83725667, PCGS #6505

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

Time for a fresh analysis of the 1906-D Half Dollar. David Akers wrote that the 1906-D was "considerably more rare with respect to population rarity than the 1906 P Mint issue" but more recent population data puts them almost equal in the number of coins certified of each date, with the 1906-P only slightly more plentiful in Mint State grades. Both the 1906-P and the 1906-D are approximately twice as common as the 1906-O and 1906-S. The real rarity of the four dates is the 1906-O, which has the smallest overall population in Mint State. However, the true condition-rarity of this group turns out to be the 1906-D, which has the fewest number of coins graded MS67 or better.

The single finest example of the 1906-D Half Dollar is a PCGS MS67 that sold in 2015 as part of the Eugene Garnder Collection for a record $47,000.

David Akers

Although not really a rare issue, the 1906-D is surprisingly difficult to locate in...full Gem condition...and, in my opinion, Gems of this issue are very underrated and undervalued. Comparing it to the other Barber Half Dollar issues of 1906, the 1906-D is considerably more rare with respect to population rarity than the 1906 P Mint issue, but, of course, it does not rival the overall rarity of the 1906-O and 1906-S... However, at the Gem level, the 1906-D is equal in rarity to the 1906 and is only a little less rare than the 1906-O and 1906-S, a fact that may have escaped the notice of all but the serious student of the series.

PCGS #

6505

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

4028000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

156

Pop Lower

708

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

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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	5000	R-4.0	58 / 74 TIE	58 / 74 TIE
All Grades	600	R-5.8	62 / 74 TIE	62 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	100	R-8.0	51 / 74 TIE	51 / 74 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	5000
All Grades	600
60 or Better	100

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-4.0
All Grades	R-5.8
60 or Better	R-8.0

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	58 / 74 TIE
All Grades	62 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	51 / 74 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	58 / 74 TIE
All Grades	62 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	51 / 74 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	John C. Hugon Collection - Heritage 1/2005:4242 - Joseph O'Connor, sold privately in 6/2005 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 5/2015:98531, $47,000
2	MS66+ PCGS grade	Dale Friend Collection, sold privately on 9/25/2002 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3216, $21,850 - Perfection Collection
3	MS66 PCGS grade	D.L. Hansen Collection
3	MS66 PCGS grade	Harry Laibstain - Dr. Peter Shireman
3	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 12/2004:6128, $6,037.50

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

John C. Hugon Collection - Heritage 1/2005:4242 - Joseph O'Connor, sold privately in 6/2005 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 5/2015:98531, $47,000

#2 MS66+ PCGS grade

Dale Friend Collection, sold privately on 9/25/2002 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3216, $21,850 - Perfection Collection

#3 MS66 PCGS grade

D.L. Hansen Collection

#3 MS66 PCGS grade

Harry Laibstain - Dr. Peter Shireman

#3 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 12/2004:6128, $6,037.50