1909-S 50C G6 Certification #47138158, PCGS #6518

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1909-S Half Dollar is a semi-scarce date that is on par with the 1909-O but with a few more higher-end examples. The most frequently-seen Mint State grade is MS64. Gems and MS66's are fairly plentiful and there are a handful of MS67 examples for the quality-conscious buyer. The finest 1909-S Half Dollar is the PCGS MS67+ (formerly NGC MS68) from the Hugon and Shireman collections.

The 1909-S Inverted S is one of the few varieties in the Barber Half Dollar series. It was created when the engraver punched the mintmark upside-down into the die. This is a fairly subtle error that, once seen, is rather obvious (see the variety illustration above).

PCGS #

6518

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

1764000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

556

Pop Lower

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	2500	R-4.5	30 / 74 TIE	30 / 74 TIE
All Grades	250	R-6.6	28 / 74 TIE	28 / 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	2500
All Grades	250
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-4.5
All Grades	R-6.6
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	30 / 74 TIE
All Grades	28 / 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	30 / 74 TIE
All Grades	28 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	51 / 74 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2005:30225, $13,225 - Joseph O'Connor, sold privately in 3/2011 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part III - Heritage 5/2015:98536, $17,625 - Mhannigan Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	Heritage 1/1998:6947, $12,075 - John C. Hugon Collection - Heritage 1/2005:4255, $20,700 - Harry Laibstain, sold privately - Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:5417, $29,375 - D.L. Hansen Collection
2	MS67 PCGS grade	James A. Stack, Jr. Collection - Stack's 3/1975:630 - Queller Family Collection - Stack's 10/2002:814, $6,325 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3229, $12,650 - Heritage 4/2011:5196, $12,650 - David Lawrence 5/2013:155, $15,250 - Heritage 10/2016:3156, $11,163
2	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 7/2003:7744, $18,400
2	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2005:30225, $13,225 - Joseph O'Connor, sold privately in 3/2011 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part III - Heritage 5/2015:98536, $17,625 - “Mhannigan” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2005:30225, $13,225 - Joseph O'Connor, sold privately in 3/2011 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part III - Heritage 5/2015:98536, $17,625 - Mhannigan Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Heritage 1/1998:6947, $12,075 - John C. Hugon Collection - Heritage 1/2005:4255, $20,700 - Harry Laibstain, sold privately - Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:5417, $29,375 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

James A. Stack, Jr. Collection - Stack's 3/1975:630 - Queller Family Collection - Stack's 10/2002:814, $6,325 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3229, $12,650 - Heritage 4/2011:5196, $12,650 - David Lawrence 5/2013:155, $15,250 - Heritage 10/2016:3156, $11,163

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 7/2003:7744, $18,400

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2005:30225, $13,225 - Joseph O'Connor, sold privately in 3/2011 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part III - Heritage 5/2015:98536, $17,625 - “Mhannigan” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)