1919-S 50C VF20 Certification #81198253, PCGS #6579

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Expert Comments

David Hall

The 1919-S Walking Liberty half dollar is a rare coin in all circulated grades. In high grades it is very rare. In mint state condition, the 1919-S is the fifth rarest coin in the series. However, there are a number of Gem condition (MS65) examples in existence and the 1919-S is probably the 10th to 12th rarest coin in the series in gem condition. There are a dozen or so Supeb Gem MS66 examples known.

PCGS #

6579

Designer

Adolph Alexander Weinman

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

1552000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

792

Pop Lower

579

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

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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	75000	R-2.2	16 / 66 TIE	16 / 66 TIE
All Grades	650	R-5.7	5 / 66	5 / 66
60 or Better	90	R-8.1	12 / 66 TIE	12 / 66 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	75000
All Grades	650
60 or Better	90

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-2.2
All Grades	R-5.7
60 or Better	R-8.1

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	16 / 66 TIE
All Grades	5 / 66
60 or Better	12 / 66 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	16 / 66 TIE
All Grades	5 / 66
60 or Better	12 / 66 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Gerald R. Forsythe Collection
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Charles Schultz Collection (per PCGS Cert Verification) - Heritage 8/2016:4133, $44,650 - Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 1/2018:4877, $33,600 - D.L. Hansen Collection
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Eric Lane Collection of Walking Liberty Half Dollars - Heritage 8/2015:4128, $42,300
1	MS66 PCGS grade
1	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Gerald R. Forsythe Collection

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Charles Schultz Collection (per PCGS Cert Verification) - Heritage 8/2016:4133, $44,650 - Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 1/2018:4877, $33,600 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Eric Lane Collection of Walking Liberty Half Dollars - Heritage 8/2015:4128, $42,300

#1 MS66 PCGS grade