1915 50C

1915-S 50C

1915-D 50C (Regular Strike)

Series: Barber Half Dollars 1892-1915

PCGS MS66+

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PCGS MS66+

PCGS #:: 6533

Designer:: Charles E. Barber

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 1,170,400

Mint:: Denver

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $7,800 • MS66+ • 06-16-2021 • Stack's Bowers

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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	7,000	R-3.6	74 / 74	74 / 74
60 or Better	1,250	R-4.9	73 / 74	73 / 74
65 or Better	200	R-7.0	69 / 74 TIE	69 / 74 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	7,000
60 or Better	1,250
65 or Better	200

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-3.6
60 or Better	R-4.9
65 or Better	R-7.0

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	74 / 74
60 or Better	73 / 74
65 or Better	69 / 74 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	74 / 74
60 or Better	73 / 74
65 or Better	69 / 74 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

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
2	MS66 PCGS grade	John C. Hugon - Heritage 1/2006:4270, $3,622.50 - Heritage 1/2006:2845, $3,450
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2009:816, $4,600
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 6/2001:780, $2,127.50 - Heritage 7/2002:8238, $2,645
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade

#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

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

John C. Hugon - Heritage 1/2006:4270, $3,622.50 - Heritage 1/2006:2845, $3,450

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2009:816, $4,600

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 6/2001:780, $2,127.50 - Heritage 7/2002:8238, $2,645

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

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.