1917-D 50C Obverse MS(PCGS#6570)

February 2025 Showcase Auction - U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1093

Grade

MS65

Price

7,500

Lot Description

This Gem is as beautiful as it is pristine, showcasing a vivid patina of olive, bronze, and rose at the borders that frames nearly brilliant centers. Sharply rendered, the strike has imparted full definition to virtually all design elements. Both sides also exhibit copious mint luster with the handsome matte-like texture in the fields that characterizes the earliest Walking Liberty half dollar issues. Magnified inspection fails to expose a single noteworthy blemish, confirming the Gem Mint State grade and enhancing the exceptional eye appeal.<p>The 1917-D Obverse Mintmark variety has the lowest mintage of any of the mintmarked varieties of the date. It is scarce in lower Mint State grades and rare in Gem and above. Certified MS-65 by PCGS and verified by CAC, the present piece represents the finest quality that most collectors could realistically hope to obtain for this conditionally challenged issue. Its offering in this sale represents a significant opportunity for advanced Walking Liberty half dollar enthusiasts.