Lot 828
1917. PCGS graded MS-65. A nice frosty Gem coin, this is the second year of issue. Sharply struck with satiny, mattelike surfaces, a hallmark of the Liberty Walking half dollars struck in 1916 and 1917; when 1918 rolled around (and later), the surface treatment was normalized by the well-meaning mint staff, removing that rugged, coarse, but oh-so beautiful, "textured" effect originally part of A.A. Weinman's artistic expression in the design. Pop 310; 91 finer, 2 in 65+, 85 in 66, 1 in 66+, 3 in 67 (PCGS # 6569) .
Estimated Value $700 - 750.
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| Realized $940 |
