1934 50C (Regular Strike)

Series: Walking Liberty Half Dollars 1916-1947

PCGS MS68

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PCGS MS68

PCGS #:: 6592

Designer:: Adolph Alexander Weinman

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 6,964,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $20,400 • MS68 • 02-25-2021 • 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	350,000	R-1.7	41 / 66 TIE	41 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	25,000	R-2.7	37 / 66 TIE	37 / 66 TIE
65 or Better	5,000	R-4.0	37 / 66 TIE	37 / 66 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	350,000
60 or Better	25,000
65 or Better	5,000

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-1.7
60 or Better	R-2.7
65 or Better	R-4.0

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	41 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	37 / 66 TIE
65 or Better	37 / 66 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	41 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	37 / 66 TIE
65 or Better	37 / 66 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68 PCGS grade	High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS68 PCGS grade	Gerald R. Forsythe Collection
1	MS68 PCGS grade
1	MS68 PCGS grade
1	MS68 PCGS grade
1	MS68 PCGS grade
1	MS68 PCGS grade
1	MS68 PCGS grade
9	MS67+ PCGS grade
9	MS67+ PCGS grade

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

Gerald R. Forsythe Collection

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

#9 MS67+ PCGS grade

David Hall:

Starting in 1934, a lot more coins were saved at the time of issue. The 1934 Walking Liberty half dollar is quite available in uncirculated condition and I have seen many, many original uncirculated rolls over the years. Note that the dates in the 1930s as not as common as the dates in the 1940s, but the 1934-1939 issues are definitely available in mint state condition. Also note that the Philadelphia issues were saved in much larger quantities than the Denver and San Francisco mint issues.

The 1934 Philadelphia Walker often comes in superb condition. The typical mint state example is really well struck and often has gorgeous original luster...thick and creamy. This issue and the 1939 Philadelphia are the two easiest issues of the 1930s by far to find in MS67 or even MS68 condition.