1915-D 50C AU50 Certification #04863041, PCGS #6533

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Expert Comments

David Akers

This is one of the most common issues in the series, but it is actually common only in the relative sense as that term applies to Barber Half Dollars. In absolute terms, the 1915-D is uncommon in all mint state grades and very scarce in Gem condition. Many Gems I have seen have not been particularly attractive, however, and so when eye appeal and overall appearance are considered along with technical quality (lack of marks etc.), it is apparent that Gems...are quite rare and very desirable.

Ron Guth

The 1915-D Half Dollar is the second most common date in the series -- only the 1892 is more plentiful. Hundreds of Mint State examples have been certified at the MS63 and MS64 levels. Gems (MS65's) are also plentiful, with scores of examples certified over the past thirty years. Even in MS66, the 1915-D is the second-most plentiful date. Only in MS67 does the 1915-D hit the wall -- not a one of this otherwise common date has earned that lofty grade.

The strike quality of this date may have something to do with the dearth of MS67's. Most examples we've seen are somewhat soft on Liberty's lips and on the upper right shield point and the surrounding feathers.

PCGS #

6533

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

1170400

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

886

Pop Lower

620

Region

The United States of America

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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	7000	R-3.6	74 / 74	74 / 74
All Grades	1250	R-4.9	73 / 74	73 / 74
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	7000
All Grades	1250
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-3.6
All Grades	R-4.9
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	74 / 74
All Grades	73 / 74
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	74 / 74
All Grades	73 / 74
60 or Better	69 / 74 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	Norweb Collection - Bowers & Merena 11/1988:3665 - Dr. Thaine B. Price Collection - David Akers 5/1998:195, $7,150 - Dr. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3244, $6,900 - Heritage 1/2011:3866, $5,750 - Heritage 1/2016:4163, $6,756.25
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:4162, $4,935 - Heritage 1/2017:4480, $3,995 - D.L. Hansen Collection
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	Heritage 6/2017:4139, $4,112.50
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Perfection Collection - D.L. Hansen Collection
2	MS66 PCGS grade	U.S. Coins - Dale Friend - Heritage 1/2009:2970, $4,887.50

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

Norweb Collection - Bowers & Merena 11/1988:3665 - Dr. Thaine B. Price Collection - David Akers 5/1998:195, $7,150 - Dr. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3244, $6,900 - Heritage 1/2011:3866, $5,750 - Heritage 1/2016:4163, $6,756.25

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:4162, $4,935 - Heritage 1/2017:4480, $3,995 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

Heritage 6/2017:4139, $4,112.50

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Perfection Collection - D.L. Hansen Collection

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

U.S. Coins - Dale Friend - Heritage 1/2009:2970, $4,887.50