1952 50C Washington-Carver MS65 Certification #18499466, PCGS #9434

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1952 Washington-Carver Half Dollar has the largest mintage of any coin of the type by over a million coins. Similarly, the number of certified examples of this date is substantially larger than any other. The most frequently-seen grade is MS64, where thousands have been certified. In MS66, the population drops substabtially, yet remains common. Only in MS67 does this date become rare, and the finest example is a single PCGS MS68. The distinguishing characteristics of high-end examples are tremendous eye appeal, superb surfaces, and exceptional color.

PCGS #

9434

Designer

Isaac Scott Hathaway

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.60 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

2006292

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

630

Pop Lower

4127

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	1200000	R-1.0	144 / 144	144 / 144
All Grades	720000	R-1.3	144 / 144	144 / 144
60 or Better	250000	R-1.8	143 / 144	143 / 144

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	1200000
All Grades	720000
60 or Better	250000

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-1.0
All Grades	R-1.3
60 or Better	R-1.8

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	144 / 144
All Grades	144 / 144
60 or Better	143 / 144

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	144 / 144
All Grades	144 / 144
60 or Better	143 / 144

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68 PCGS grade	San Diego Collection
1	MS68 PCGS grade
3	MS67+ PCGS grade	J&L Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
3	MS67+ PCGS grade	Subway Tokens Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
3	MS67+ PCGS grade	San Diego Collection

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

San Diego Collection

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

#3 MS67+ PCGS grade

J&L Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#3 MS67+ PCGS grade

Subway Tokens Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#3 MS67+ PCGS grade

San Diego Collection