1936 50C (Proof)

Series: Walking Liberty Half Dollars 1936-1942

PCGS PR68+

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PCGS PR68

PCGS PR67+

PCGS #:: 6636

Designer:: Adolph Alexander Weinman

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 3,901

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $80,500 • PR68 • 02-01-2005 • 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	3,250	R-4.3	1 / 7	1 / 7
60 or Better	3,150	R-4.3	1 / 7	1 / 7
65 or Better	1,100	R-4.9	1 / 7	1 / 7

Survival Estimate
All Grades	3,250
60 or Better	3,150
65 or Better	1,100

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.3
60 or Better	R-4.3
65 or Better	R-4.9

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	1 / 7
60 or Better	1 / 7
65 or Better	1 / 7

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	1 / 7
60 or Better	1 / 7
65 or Better	1 / 7

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR68+ PCGS grade	Bruce Scher Collection - Heritage 2/2005:4132, $80,500 - Gerald Forsythe Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	PR67+ PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2019:3756, $24,000
2	PR67+ PCGS grade
2	PR67+ PCGS grade
2	PR67+ PCGS grade
2	PR67+ PCGS grade
2	PR67+ PCGS grade
2	PR67+ PCGS grade
9	PR67 PCGS grade
9	PR67 PCGS grade

#1 PR68+ PCGS grade

Bruce Scher Collection - Heritage 2/2005:4132, $80,500 - Gerald Forsythe Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 PR67+ PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2019:3756, $24,000

#2 PR67+ PCGS grade

#9 PR67 PCGS grade

David Hall:

In 1936, proof half dollars were struck for the first time since 1915. A mere 3901 proof specimens were struck in 1936 and when compared to the mintages in the millions for the modern era proofs it is easy to see why this issue is so highly regarded. The 1936 half dollar has the second lowest mintage of the proofs of the 1936 to 2000 era, with only the 1936 Washington quarter having a lower mintage (3837 coins). The 1936 proof half dollar is scarce in any grade and rare in Gem condition. It is by far the rarest proof Walking Liberty half dollar. Most, but not all, specimens have good depth of mirror. You do occasionally see examples with some deterioration of detail and/or marks on Ms. Liberty's left hand. Specimens can be either fully brilliant or toned. PR67 or better examples are virtually impossible to locate and no cameos are known.