1940 50C MS65 Certification #04377898, PCGS #6609

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Expert Comments

David Hall

The 1940 is the rarest of the Philadelphia Mint Walking Liberty half dollars of the 1940s, but it isn't very difficult to locate even in Gem condition. This issue is usually very sharply struck and there are many Superb Gems known with either pure white luster or beautiful iridescent light gold toning.

PCGS #

6609

Designer

Adolph Alexander Weinman

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

9156000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

1934

Pop Lower

3439

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	450000	R-1.6	46 / 66 TIE	46 / 66 TIE
All Grades	90000	R-2.1	51 / 66 TIE	51 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	30000	R-2.7	53 / 66 TIE	53 / 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	450000
All Grades	90000
60 or Better	30000

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-1.6
All Grades	R-2.1
60 or Better	R-2.7

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	46 / 66 TIE
All Grades	51 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	53 / 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	46 / 66 TIE
All Grades	51 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	53 / 66 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68+ PCGS grade	Legend Rare Coin Auctions 9/2019:303, $29,375
2	MS68 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2014:4732, $6,462.50 - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 5/2016:267, $7,637.50
2	MS68 PCGS grade	Legend Rare Coin Auctions 2/2015:129, $6,169 - Santa Fe Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS68 PCGS grade	Legend Rare Coin Auctions 6/2019:298
2	MS68 PCGS grade	D.L. Hansen Collection

#1 MS68+ PCGS grade

Legend Rare Coin Auctions 9/2019:303, $29,375

#2 MS68 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2014:4732, $6,462.50 - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 5/2016:267, $7,637.50

#2 MS68 PCGS grade

Legend Rare Coin Auctions 2/2015:129, $6,169 - Santa Fe Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS68 PCGS grade

Legend Rare Coin Auctions 6/2019:298

#2 MS68 PCGS grade

D.L. Hansen Collection