Lot 1590
1919-S Liberty Walking Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. Light gold toning and well struck for this date. Very choice for the grade. In high quality Mint condition, the 1919-D and '21-S are the two keys in the widely sought after Walking Liberty Half series, with some suggesting the 1919-D be put at the top of the list. It is clear from our auction experience that the supply of 1919-D Walkers in Mint condition is beyond doubt very limited, the single biggest hurdle to completing a Choice or better set of these. Most have the tell-tale weakness of strike in the centers (but not this one), where the hand and head area of the obverse barely shows at all.
On this exceptional example, Liberty's near hand is close to complete while head detail, a trifle rounded, is more intricately defined than most Uncirculated pieces seen. The smooth luster matches the important strike, being choice throughout with the barest trace of toning. Close scrutiny is called for to detect the few unobtrusive blemishes on the central devices. A serious buyer of 1916-47 Half Dollars might search through many sale catalogs but be unable to find a finer looking MS64 than the delightful specimen offered here. A coin that will produce a real bond between itself and the new owner! Pop 62; 49 finer (PCGS # 6579) .
Estimated Value $8,500 - 9,000.
The Cypress Estate.
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| Realized $10,638 |
