1909-O 50C

1910 50C

1909-S 50C (Regular Strike)

Series: Barber Half Dollars 1892-1915

PCGS MS67+

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PCGS MS67+

PCGS #:: 6518

Designer:: Charles E. Barber

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 1,764,000

Mint:: San Francisco

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $32,400 • MS67+ • 10-17-2020 • Heritage Auctions

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Major Varieties

1909-S 50C

Die Varieties

1909-S 50C Inverted Mintmark FS-501

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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.
All Grades	2,500	R-4.5	30 / 74 TIE	30 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	250	R-6.6	28 / 74 TIE	28 / 74 TIE
65 or Better	100	R-8.0	51 / 74 TIE	51 / 74 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	2,500
60 or Better	250
65 or Better	100

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.5
60 or Better	R-6.6
65 or Better	R-8.0

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	30 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	28 / 74 TIE
65 or Better	51 / 74 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	30 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	28 / 74 TIE
65 or Better	51 / 74 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2005:30225, $13,225 - Joseph O'Connor, sold privately in 3/2011 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part III - Heritage 5/2015:98536, $17,625 - Mhannigan Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	Heritage 1/1998:6947, $12,075 - John C. Hugon Collection - Heritage 1/2005:4255, $20,700 - Harry Laibstain, sold privately - Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:5417, $29,375 - D.L. Hansen Collection
2	MS67 PCGS grade	James A. Stack, Jr. Collection - Stack's 3/1975:630 - Queller Family Collection - Stack's 10/2002:814, $6,325 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3229, $12,650 - Heritage 4/2011:5196, $12,650 - David Lawrence 5/2013:155, $15,250 - Heritage 10/2016:3156, $11,163
2	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 7/2003:7744, $18,400
2	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2005:30225, $13,225 - Joseph O'Connor, sold privately in 3/2011 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part III - Heritage 5/2015:98536, $17,625 - “Mhannigan” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS67 PCGS grade	U.S. Coins - Dale Friend - Heritage 1/2009:3903, $12,650
2	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2012:5135, $13,800 - D.L. Hansen Collection
8	MS66+ PCGS grade
8	MS66+ PCGS grade
10	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2005:30225, $13,225 - Joseph O'Connor, sold privately in 3/2011 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part III - Heritage 5/2015:98536, $17,625 - Mhannigan Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Heritage 1/1998:6947, $12,075 - John C. Hugon Collection - Heritage 1/2005:4255, $20,700 - Harry Laibstain, sold privately - Dr. Peter & Janice Shireman Collection - Heritage 1/2016:5417, $29,375 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

James A. Stack, Jr. Collection - Stack's 3/1975:630 - Queller Family Collection - Stack's 10/2002:814, $6,325 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3229, $12,650 - Heritage 4/2011:5196, $12,650 - David Lawrence 5/2013:155, $15,250 - Heritage 10/2016:3156, $11,163

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 7/2003:7744, $18,400

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2005:30225, $13,225 - Joseph O'Connor, sold privately in 3/2011 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part III - Heritage 5/2015:98536, $17,625 - “Mhannigan” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

U.S. Coins - Dale Friend - Heritage 1/2009:3903, $12,650

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2012:5135, $13,800 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#8 MS66+ PCGS grade

#10 MS66 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1909-S Half Dollar is a semi-scarce date that is on par with the 1909-O but with a few more higher-end examples. The most frequently-seen Mint State grade is MS64. Gems and MS66's are fairly plentiful and there are a handful of MS67 examples for the quality-conscious buyer. The finest 1909-S Half Dollar is the PCGS MS67+ (formerly NGC MS68) from the Hugon and Shireman collections.

The 1909-S Inverted S is one of the few varieties in the Barber Half Dollar series. It was created when the engraver punched the mintmark upside-down into the die. This is a fairly subtle error that, once seen, is rather obvious (see the variety illustration above).