1928 50C Hawaiian (Proof)

Series: Silver Commemoratives

PCGS PR63

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PCGS #:: 9310

Designer:: Juliette May Fraser & Chester Beach

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.60 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 50

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $102,000 • PR66 • 01-14-2024 • Heritage Auctions

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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	50	R-8.5	1 / 1	1 / 1
60 or Better	50	R-8.5	1 / 1	1 / 1
65 or Better	10	R-9.5	1 / 1	1 / 1

Survival Estimate
All Grades	50
60 or Better	50
65 or Better	10

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-8.5
60 or Better	R-8.5
65 or Better	R-9.5

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	1 / 1
60 or Better	1 / 1
65 or Better	1 / 1

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	1 / 1
60 or Better	1 / 1
65 or Better	1 / 1

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	PR65 estimated grade
1	PR65 estimated grade
1	PR65 estimated grade
1	PR65 estimated grade
5	PR64 PCGS grade
5	PR64 PCGS grade
5	PR64 PCGS grade
5	PR64 PCGS grade
5	PR64 PCGS grade
5	PR64 PCGS grade

#1 PR65 estimated grade

#5 PR64 PCGS grade

David Hall:

Of the 10,008 Hawaiian commemorative half dollars originally struck (8 for assay and 10,000 for distribution), 50 were struck as matte proofs. These are true proofs with much sharper detail than on the regular strikes. However, the matte surfaces are an aquired taste and many collectors at the time of issue did not like the subdued appearances of these special strikes.

Today, it's estimated that all 50 of the original matte proofs survive. Many of these survivors are in lower proof grades, i.e. PR61 to PR63. PR64s and PR65s are rare and highly prized by sophisticated commemorative collectors.