1935 50C Connecticut (Regular Strike)

Series: Silver Commemoratives

PCGS MS68

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PCGS MS67+

PCGS #:: 9299

Designer:: Henry Kreis

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.60 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 25,018

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $9,488 • MS68 • 07-27-2002 • 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	21,250	R-2.7	103 / 144 TIE	103 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	17,000	R-2.8	103 / 144 TIE	103 / 144 TIE
65 or Better	6,500	R-3.7	103 / 144 TIE	103 / 144 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	21,250
60 or Better	17,000
65 or Better	6,500

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-2.7
60 or Better	R-2.8
65 or Better	R-3.7

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	103 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	103 / 144 TIE
65 or Better	103 / 144 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	103 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	103 / 144 TIE
65 or Better	103 / 144 TIE

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

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

San Diego Collection - J&L Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS67+ PCGS grade

David Hall:

The Connecticut half dollar was struck to commemorate the 300th anniversary (tercentenary) of the founding of the colony of Connecticut. The original mintage was 25,000 coins and they were apparently quite popular as they were widely dististributed at their original issue price of $1. Today, the Connecticut is popular with collectors as a one-year-only type coin with a fairly attractive design, and a coin which is scarce enough to be desireable but not so rare as to be overly expensive. The eagle on the reverse is the focal point for marks and abraisions, so look for Gems with good feather detail and minimum marks. Luster is usually quite frosty and of course there are toned examples of varying degrees.