1952 50C (Proof)

Series: Franklin Half Dollars 1950-1963

PCGS PR68

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PCGS PR68

PCGS PR67+

PCGS #:: 6693

Designer:: John R. Sinnock/John Frederick Lewis

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 81,980

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $4,999 • PR67+ • 06-22-2021 • eBay

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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	57,000	R-2.4	5 / 16	5 / 16
60 or Better	57,000	R-2.4	5 / 16	5 / 16
65 or Better	17,000	R-2.8	6 / 16	6 / 16

Survival Estimate
All Grades	57,000
60 or Better	57,000
65 or Better	17,000

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-2.4
60 or Better	R-2.4
65 or Better	R-2.8

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	5 / 16
60 or Better	5 / 16
65 or Better	6 / 16

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	5 / 16
60 or Better	5 / 16
65 or Better	6 / 16

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	PR68 PCGS grade
1	PR68 PCGS grade
3	PR67 PCGS grade
3	PR67 PCGS grade
3	PR67 PCGS grade
3	PR67 PCGS grade
3	PR67 PCGS grade
3	PR67 PCGS grade
3	PR67 PCGS grade
3	PR67 PCGS grade

#1 PR68 PCGS grade

#3 PR67 PCGS grade

Jaime Hernandez:

The 1952 Proof Franklin Half Dollar is one of the scarcer issues in the series. It is also the third lowest mintage from the Proof Franklin Half Dollar series. It is fairly common in grades up to about PR65. Anything higher becomes even scarcer.

With Cameo surfaces it is very hard to find in any grade and anything above PR65 Cameo is very scarce. Examples above PR65 condition usually command a significant premium.

With Deep Cameo surfaces it is almost unheard of and very few examples are confirmed in all grades combined. Expect to pay a huge premium for any example containing Deep Cameo surfaces.