1915-D 50C MS66+ 认证号25200659, PCGS号6533

CAC. Laibstain. A very common date in the Barber half series, but it becomes difficult to find in MS 66 and above. This coin is an MS 66+ which ties it with one other coin as finest known. Great strike and luster are evident on this beautiful coin. This is one of the most plentiful coins in mint state in the series, and was saved in roll quantities when released. 1915 was the final year of issue and coins might have been saved as the final example of the type. This is a nice lustrous coin and a great example for the date. It can be found in circulated condition in grades up to VF and EF fairly easily, and serves as a type coin for virtually any condition. For true 20th Century type sets it is a reasonable choice. Some Barber halves made it in circulation to the 1950's, and were in very worn condition by then. My maternal grandmother saved coins from circulation in the 1950's and 1960's and had about a roll of Barber halves, mostly grading AG to G.

David Akers

This is one of the most common issues in the series, but it is actually common only in the relative sense as that term applies to Barber Half Dollars. In absolute terms, the 1915-D is uncommon in all mint state grades and very scarce in Gem condition. Many Gems I have seen have not been particularly attractive, however, and so when eye appeal and overall appearance are considered along with technical quality (lack of marks etc.), it is apparent that Gems...are quite rare and very desirable.

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Ron Guth

The 1915-D Half Dollar is the second most common date in the series -- only the 1892 is more plentiful.  Hundreds of Mint State examples have been certified at the MS63 and MS64 levels.  Gems (MS65's) are also plentiful, with scores of examples certified over the past thirty years.  Even in MS66, the 1915-D is the second-most plentiful date.  Only in MS67 does the 1915-D hit the wall -- not a one of this otherwise common date has earned that lofty grade.

The strike quality of this date may have something to do with the dearth of MS67's.  Most examples we've seen are somewhat soft on Liberty's lips and on the upper right shield point and the surrounding feathers.