1947 50C MS(PCGS#6630)

Summer 2025 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4553

Grade

MS67+

Price

3,120

Lot Description

A truly captivating example of both the type and issue, with bold crescents of reddish-copper iridescence enlivening the borders of otherwise chalky-silver surfaces. Pearlescent luster complements the toning and showcases the overall untouched surfaces. Absolutely captivating to view in-hand, and worthy of the finest of sets. With the San Francisco Mint striking its last Walking Liberty half dollars in 1946, it fell to the Philadelphia and Denver facilities to close out this iconic series in 1947. Although readily obtainable in an absolute sense, our own Jeff Ambio (2008) states:<p><em>...the 1947 is an underrated coin much like the 1946. It is rarer than the 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944 and 1945, as well as the 1941-D, 1943-D, 1944-D, 1945-D, 1946-D and 1946-S in high grades.</em><p>Clearly this is a key date issue in the Walking Liberty half dollar "short set" of 1941 to 1947. Quality-conscious collectors specializing in this popular series would be wise to secure this phenomenal example.