1938 50C Boone (Regular Strike)

Series: Silver Commemoratives

PCGS MS68+

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PCGS MS67+

PCGS #:: 9274

Designer:: Augustus Lukeman

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.60 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 2,100

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $29,900 • MS68 • 07-26-2003 • Heritage Auctions

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1938 50C Boone

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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	1,785	R-4.6	3 / 144 TIE	3 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	1,425	R-4.8	1 / 144 TIE	1 / 144 TIE
65 or Better	870	R-5.2	11 / 144 TIE	11 / 144 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	1,785
60 or Better	1,425
65 or Better	870

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.6
60 or Better	R-4.8
65 or Better	R-5.2

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	3 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 144 TIE
65 or Better	11 / 144 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	3 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 144 TIE
65 or Better	11 / 144 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS68+ PCGS grade
2	MS67+ PCGS grade
3	MS67+ PCGS grade
4	MS67 PCGS grade
4	MS67 PCGS grade
4	MS67 PCGS grade
4	MS67 PCGS grade
4	MS67 PCGS grade
4	MS67 PCGS grade
4	MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS68+ PCGS grade

#2 MS67+ PCGS grade

#3 MS67+ PCGS grade

#4 MS67 PCGS grade

David Hall:

The sorid tale of collector explotation by the distributors of the Boone commemoratives, specifically C. Frank Dunn, came to an end after the 1938 issue. The coins from the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints were sold as a three coin set for a discounted (from the previous year's prices) of $6.50. Only 2100 sets were sold as the public was pretty feed up with the commem market. All three 1938 issues are about equal rarity, though the 1938-D is actually a little more available than the 1938 ad 1938-S. The 1938 is the rarest of the three in MS67 or better condition. The typical 1938 has satin like-luster and fairly good eye appeal.