The true DCAM rarieties among 1950-59 proof coinage

RGL · April 20, 2003 7:02AM

As I am wont to do, I completed another little research project today since I was curious about the numbers/rarity of individual dates among 1950-1959 proof coinage. The results (counting DCAMs in all grades):

Total number of PCGS DCAMs graded per series (1950-59)

1. Franklin half dollar -- 1,075
2. Washington quarter -- 490
3. Lincoln cent -- 294
4. Roosevelt dime -- 201
5. Jefferson nickel -- 88

Single-digit DCAM date populations, all grades (1950-59)
(if a coin is not listed, 10 or more examples exist in DCAM)

1951 Lincoln 1c...............................1
1952 Roosevelt 10c..........................1
1953 Roosevelt 10c..........................1
1953 Jefferson 5c.............................2
1957 Jefferson 5c.............................3
1958 Jefferson 5c.............................3
1951 Roosevelt 10c..........................3
1954 Roosevelt 10c..........................3
1952 Lincoln 1c...............................4
1950 Franklin 50c............................4
1951 Jefferson 5c.............................6
1952 Jefferson 5c.............................7
1950 Washington 25c.......................7
1951 Washington 25c.......................7
1952 Washington 25c.......................8

Interesting only one Franklin makes the list, although it could be argued this series is the most submitted/resubmitted. Many Jeffs and Roosies are DCAM rarieties, but do not seem to command much respect caught between the cent and the larger quarter and half ...

LucyBop · April 20, 2003 7:03AM

I 'll tell you this, a 59 Frankie in DCAM is extremely tough and scarce.

Russ · April 20, 2003 7:05AM

RGL,

I feel better now. I've been crunching numbers on 1960's proofs today and I was thinking I must be a weirdo.

Russ, NCNE

RGL · April 20, 2003 7:06AM

Lucy: I am not suggesting there are not a great many scarce DCAMs among '50s proofs; I only listed the single-digit pops... there are 12 Frankies in DCAM for 1959; there also are a dozen 1950 Roosies in DCAMs, as well as a dozen 1954 Jeffs.

RGL · April 20, 2003 7:08AM

It was crunching numbers or a nap ... at least I put the post-dinner time to keeping my mind active.

FC57Coins · April 20, 2003 7:09AM

<< <i>I've been crunching numbers on 1960's proofs today and I was thinking I must be a weirdo. >>

Let's face it Russ - you ARE a weirdo - but we still like ya!

*(You set yourself up beautifully!

)

DCAMFranklin · April 20, 2003 7:12AM

Counting only Gem DCAMs, the 1950 Franklin is a Pop. 1 and the 1952 is a Pop. 7 and the 1956, Type1 is a Pop. 3.

coinrookie · April 20, 2003 7:30AM

Well after looking every where for them, the nickel numbers do not suprise me one bit.
Steve

Russ · April 20, 2003 7:33AM

Frank,

Say thank you.

Russ, NCNE

ksteelheader · April 20, 2003 8:37AM

feel better now. I've been crunching numbers on 1960's proofs today and I was thinking I must be a weirdo.
Russ, are you planning on sharing your findings?.......Ken

Russ · April 20, 2003 8:51AM

Still crunching, Ken. I'm very slow on the keyboard, not like this young pup RGL.

I have the 1964 halves done so far. For some reason, I decided to start there.

Russ, NCNE

ksteelheader · April 20, 2003 8:57AM

I have the 1964 halves done so far. For some reason, I decided to start there....I can't understand why you would do that....Ken

cladking · April 20, 2003 9:34AM

Very interesting! The most surprising thing is that there are
as many Lincolns as there are.

keets · April 23, 2003 10:32PM

Counting only Gem DCAMs, the 1950 Franklin is a Pop. 1 and the 1952 is a Pop. 7 and the 1956, Type1 is a Pop. 3.

hey DCAM

that's hardly fair!! why not consider that in true, true gem quality RGL's list might be half as long as it is???

i think the list is fairly representative of the post-strike problems the coins suffered through with the box sets in the early 50's and flat packs thereafter. time takes it's toll. i'm surprised that there are less dimes than those listed. with small fields and a small coin to begin with i would have expected more. and while we're at it, when and who made that second 1953 Jefferson??

al h.

mnmcoin · April 24, 2003 12:48AM

<< <i>and while we're at it, when and who made that second 1953 Jefferson?? >>

morris <><

mnmcoin · April 24, 2003 12:52AM

While Jefferson are extremely tough in DCAM, I have to say the numbers are so low in that area because PCGS is just way to tough on their standards. It seems as if they expect that a Jefferson will have the same contrast and heavy white frost as that of it's silver counterparts, and the fact is, that it just doesn't, specially on the 50s material. Of the 5 or 6 50s dated DCAM Jeffs that I have made, sure they stand out when you compare them to other cam and nocam Jeffs, but put them up against any Roosies, Washingtons and Frankies, and there is just no comparison.

morris <><

SanctionII · June 9, 2005 3:11AM

TTT.

Thought I would resurrect this thread also so that it can join the one by Keets that I also resurrected.

Any updated population information showing changes in the quoted populations since RGL originally posted this thread would be welcome.

SanctionII · June 9, 2005 7:47AM

TTT again.

Calling RGL.

Geez, I would have thought that a few new replies would have been posted by now. Everyone must be distracted playing with their new 2005 Satin Mint Sets.

RGL · June 9, 2005 10:43AM

I was preparing to fulfill your request, but only to discover I am now a non-entity. My Collectors Club membership apparently has expired, while I was mulling my many excellent choices for renewal, and I am unable to access the pops ... what to do ...

SanctionII · June 10, 2005 2:19AM

RGL, renew your membership or impose upon a current member to get the information for you. Of course when you post updated results you would have to acknowledge your research assistant. If you can obtain the information and post updated numbers it would be very informative and enlightening. Thanks again. SanctionII.

SanctionII · June 16, 2005 2:35AM

TTT.

RGL, any luck yet in accessing the data to do an update?

keets · June 16, 2005 3:49AM

same for me as for Randy, i allowed my membership to lapse and won't be renewing until sometime in July. the last current pop numbers i'm aware of are from a quarterly hard copy report from March 2004.

during the past year i've only seen/heard of perhaps three 50's DCAM Jefferson Nickels and i believe two of them were scooped up by Badger?? or another forum member.

pf70collector · June 16, 2005 4:27AM

PCGS No Date Den Variety Desig VG-VF 40 45 50 53 55 58 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 Total
4182 1950 5C PR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 48 246 431 227 17 0 0 971
84182 PRCA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 17 56 30 0 0 0 104
94182 PRDC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 6 0 0 0 14
4183 1951 5C PR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 28 180 451 222 13 0 0 897
84183 PRCA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 15 77 57 4 0 0 158
94183 PRDC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0 0 0 7
4184 1952 5C PR 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 21 145 424 341 34 0 0 967
84184 PRCA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 47 83 11 0 0 146
94184 PRDC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 0 0 0 10
4185 1953 5C PR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 16 108 347 413 81 1 0 967
84185 PRCA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 28 77 23 0 0 132
94185 PRDC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 3
PCGS No Date Den Variety Desig VG-VF 40 45 50 53 55 58 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 Total
4186 1954 5C PR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 26 132 246 455 165 6 0 1032
84186 PRCA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 41 113 55 4 0 220
94186 PRDC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 4 0 0 12
4187 1955 5C PR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 17 101 243 416 154 4 0 936
84187 PRCA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 47 193 69 0 0 320
94187 PRDC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 24 11 0 0 41
4188 1956 5C PR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 30 101 218 82 4 0 444
84188 PRCA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 35 85 28 2 0 155
94188 PRDC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 3 0 0 12
4189 1957 5C PR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 41 172 302 78 1 0 609
84189 PRCA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 14 47 15 0 0 78
94189 PRDC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 3
4190 1958 5C PR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 7 18 81 213 36 5 0 361
84190 PRCA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 20 86 35 0 0 144
94190 PRDC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 4
4191 1959 5C PR 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 11 27 117 200 27 2 0 386
84191 PRCA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 38 118 40 2 0 204
94191 PRDC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 9 8 1 0 20

as of 6.16.05

JRocco · June 16, 2005 7:14AM

Wow some of these in DCAM are truly rare.

100proof1957 · June 16, 2005 7:17AM

57 Proof cams aint that easy either !

You can hunt a long time and when ya find THE ONE,you better have the wallet to match !

DHeath · June 16, 2005 7:28AM

RGL, I liked this post way back in 03.

There are coins later date than 59 that are surprisingly tough. There is only a single 66 SMS Lincoln graded Dcam. There are plenty of toughies for those that do their homework.

SanctionII · November 23, 2013 11:08AM

Thought I would send this thread to the top.

On the Set Registry Forum today RGL posted and indicated that he is back.

Great to see him back again.

So how about he give an update to this April, 2003 thread with current pops?

Welcome back RGL.

The true DCAM rarieties among 1950-59 proof coinage

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