1914-S 50C MS65 Certification #33041020, PCGS #6531

CoinFacts Details

Owner's Comments

CAC. Like most issues in the Barber series, the 1914-S half dollar is conditionally scarce in Gem condition and rare any finer. This CAC-endorsed coin displays satiny luster with a hint of champagne toning. The eagle's right (facing) talons and the fletchings are a trifle soft, as usual.

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1914-S Haf Dollar is a semi-scarce issue, not quite as rare as the 1913-S, but also not quite as "common" as the 1915-S. In Mint State, MS64 examples are seen the most often, followed by MS63's, then MS65's. MS66 examples are very rare, with none better than MS66+. In general, this date comes fairly well struck.

David Akers

Rarity-wise, the 1914-S is about on a par, at least in Gem condition, with the 1913-S, and it is far more rare than the 1915-S which concludes the series.

PCGS #

6531

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

992000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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658

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	3000	R-4.4	40 / 74 TIE	40 / 74 TIE
All Grades	300	R-6.4	38 / 74 TIE	38 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	80	R-8.2	46 / 74 TIE	46 / 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	3000
All Grades	300
60 or Better	80

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-4.4
All Grades	R-6.4
60 or Better	R-8.2

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	40 / 74 TIE
All Grades	38 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	46 / 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	40 / 74 TIE
All Grades	38 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	46 / 74 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	Larry Whitlow, sold privately in 4/2003 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part II - Heritage 10/2014:98568, $11,162.50 - Heritage 2/2015:3135, $22,325
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	John C. Hugon Collection - Heritage 1/2005:4268, $12,650 - Greensboro Collection, Part VI - Heritage 10/2015:3318, $8,225 - Heritage 6/2016:4571, $7,050 - D.L. Hansen Collection
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2019:3588, $7,200 - D.L. Hansen Collection
1	MS66+ PCGS grade
5	MS66 PCGS grade	Perfection Collection (PCGS Set Registry) - D.L. Hansen Collection

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

Larry Whitlow, sold privately in 4/2003 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part II - Heritage 10/2014:98568, $11,162.50 - Heritage 2/2015:3135, $22,325

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

John C. Hugon Collection - Heritage 1/2005:4268, $12,650 - Greensboro Collection, Part VI - Heritage 10/2015:3318, $8,225 - Heritage 6/2016:4571, $7,050 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2019:3588, $7,200 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

#5 MS66 PCGS grade

Perfection Collection (PCGS Set Registry) - D.L. Hansen Collection