1909 50C VG10 Certification #43974415, PCGS #6516

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1909 Half Dollar is one of the most common dates of the series in terms of both total overall population and the number of Mint State examples. PCGS alone has certified well over one hundred MS64's. However, as common as this date may be, it is one of the few Barber Half Dollars with none better than MS67.

The luster on 1909 Half Dollars is usually frosty. It is nearly impossible to find an example that is poorly struck. Thus, the combination of plentiful supply and nice quality makes the 1909 Half Dollar an excellent value for the type collector.

David Akers

As a date, the 1909 is one of the most common issues in the entire series and Uncirculated examples are not at all difficult to locate. Even Gems appear with some regularity, at least in comparison to most other issues of the series.

PCGS #

6516

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

2368000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

1045

Pop Lower

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	5500	R-3.9	68 / 74 TIE	68 / 74 TIE
All Grades	750	R-5.5	68 / 74 TIE	68 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	200	R-7.0	69 / 74 TIE	69 / 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	5500
All Grades	750
60 or Better	200

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-3.9
All Grades	R-5.5
60 or Better	R-7.0

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	68 / 74 TIE
All Grades	68 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	69 / 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	68 / 74 TIE
All Grades	68 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	69 / 74 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	Bowers & Merena 11/1994:2262 - David Akers 11/1995 - Dr. Steven Duckor - Heritage 8/2010:3227, $9,775
1	MS66+ PCGS grade
1	MS66+ PCGS grade
1	MS66+ PCGS grade
5	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

Bowers & Merena 11/1994:2262 - David Akers 11/1995 - Dr. Steven Duckor - Heritage 8/2010:3227, $9,775

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

#5 MS66 PCGS grade