PCGS MS68
PCGS MS68
- PCGS #:
- 9371
- Designer:
- Robert Aitken
- Edge:
- Reeded
- Diameter:
- 30.60 millimeters
- Weight:
- 12.50 grams
- Mintage:
- 70,132
- Mint:
- San Francisco
- Metal:
- 90% Silver, 10% Copper
- Auction Record:
- $18,400 • MS68 • 01-08-2003 • Heritage Auctions
Major Varieties
- 1935-S 50C San Diego
Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| Survival Estimate | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 56,000 |
| 60 or Better | 49,000 |
| 65 or Better | 29,000 |
| Numismatic Rarity | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | R-2.4 |
| 60 or Better | R-2.5 |
| 65 or Better | R-2.7 |
| Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 118 / 144 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 121 / 144 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 129 / 144 TIE |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 118 / 144 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 121 / 144 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 129 / 144 TIE |
Condition Census What Is This?
#1 MS68 PCGS grade
J&L Collection (PCGS Set Registry) |
#1 MS68 PCGS grade
J&L Collection (PCGS Set Registry) |
#1 MS68 PCGS grade
Unforgettable Collection (PCGS Set Registry) |
#1 MS68 PCGS grade
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#1 MS68 PCGS grade
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#6 MS67+ PCGS grade
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#6 MS67+ PCGS grade
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#6 MS67+ PCGS grade
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#6 MS67+ PCGS grade
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#6 MS67+ PCGS grade
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San Diego half dollars were struck at the San Francisco Mint in 1935 and the Denver Mint in 1936. They were struck to commemorate the "California-Pacific International Exposition, held in San Diego in 1935 and 1936. They were sold at the Exposition for $1 per coin. For the 1935-S San Diego there were 70,132 coins distributed. But actually, only about half reached public hands and some 30,000 pieces were retained by a few individuals associated with the Exposition. Seveal hoards were disbursed in the 1970s and 1980s. In the 1990s, approximately 5000 1935-S and 5000 1936-D San Diegos were sold into the market. Bottom line: the San Diego is a "hoard coin". In fact, PCGS has graded more 1935-S San Diegos (over 10,000 pieces) than any other silver commemorative of the 1892 to 1954 classic commemorative era.
The typical 1935-S San Diego is a frosty white Gem MS65. There are also several thousand MS64s and over a 1000 PCGS graded MS66s. This is a coin that is readily available in Gem condition.