1938-S 50C Arkansas (Regular Strike)

Series: Silver Commemoratives

PCGS MS67

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PCGS MS67

PCGS #:: 9247

Designer:: Edward Everett Burr & Emily Bates

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.60 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 3,156

Mint:: San Francisco

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $15,275 • MS67 • 07-06-2017 • Heritage Auctions

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1938-S 50C Arkansas

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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	2,700	R-4.4	11 / 144 TIE	11 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	2,150	R-4.5	11 / 144 TIE	11 / 144 TIE
65 or Better	675	R-5.6	6 / 144	6 / 144

Survival Estimate
All Grades	2,700
60 or Better	2,150
65 or Better	675

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.4
60 or Better	R-4.5
65 or Better	R-5.6

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	11 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	11 / 144 TIE
65 or Better	6 / 144

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	11 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	11 / 144 TIE
65 or Better	6 / 144

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 9/2016:5817, $12,925 - “J & L 144 Complete Set” Collection
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
5	MS66+ PCGS grade
5	MS66+ PCGS grade
5	MS66+ PCGS grade
5	MS66+ PCGS grade
5	MS66+ PCGS grade
5	MS66+ PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 9/2016:5817, $12,925 - “J & L 144 Complete Set” Collection

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#5 MS66+ PCGS grade

David Hall:

The average grade for the1938-S is MS63 to MS65 and the 1938-S is the rarest of the three Arkansas issues in Gem MS65 condition. It is quite rare in Superb MS66 condition. Like all Arkansas, the 1938-S has subdued frosty luster or some degree of toning. Circulated examples for all practical purposes do not exist.