1939-S 50C Arkansas (Regular Strike)

Series: Silver Commemoratives

PCGS MS68

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PCGS MS67+

PCGS #:: 9251

Designer:: Edward Everett Burr & Emily Bates

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.60 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 2,105

Mint:: San Francisco

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $9,600 • MS67 • 12-15-2021 • Heritage Auctions

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1939-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	1,800	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	620	R-5.7	4 / 144 TIE	4 / 144 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	1,800
60 or Better	1,425
65 or Better	620

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.6
60 or Better	R-4.8
65 or Better	R-5.7

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	3 / 144 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 144 TIE
65 or Better	4 / 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	4 / 144 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	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
2	MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

David Hall:

With an original mintage of only 2105 coins, the 1939-S Arkansas is obviously a rare coin despite the fact that nearly the entire mintage survives to this day. Most survivors grade MS63 to MS66 and have the typical subdued grey frosty "Arkansas" luster. Circulated examples are virtually unknown Superb Gem MS66 specimens are scarce. The 1939-S is the most easily obtainable of the three 1939 Arkansas issues.