1919-D 50C MS(PCGS#6578)

November 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6253

Grade

MS64

Price

50,400

Lot Description

Exceptionally Sharp 1919-D Half Dollar 1919-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-64 (NGC). CAC. Here is a highly desirable, fully struck Choice Mint State example of this key date half dollar issue. The striking detail is impressive, and both sides also display abundant mint luster in a satin to softly frosted texture. Brilliant apart from the lightest champagne-gold iridescence, this is a lovely coin that is sure to catch the eye of discerning Walking Liberty half dollar collectors. In Mint State this is the third rarest issue of its type, surpassed by only the 1921-S and 1919-S. However, it is a severe strike rarity, with most Uncirculated examples flatly struck in the centers and limited to grades well below Gem. From a mintage of just 1,165,000 pieces, this is one of the most fully struck that we can ever recall handling at any grade level, and it is a coin worthy of the strongest bids. Provenance: From the Larry H. Miller Collection. PCGS# 6578. NGC ID: 24PZ. Click here for certification details from NGC.