1920-S 50C MS(PCGS#6582)

Spring 2025 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4177

Grade

MS64

Price

5,040

Lot Description

Billowy mint frost blankets both sides, the surfaces further enhanced by subtle iridescent overtones of champagne-gold. After producing only 1,552,000 half dollars in 1919, the San Francisco Mint increased its output for this denomination to 4,624,000 coins in 1920. The 1920-S is among the more challenging Walking Liberty half dollars to locate in Mint State, especially with the combination of Choice surface preservation and above average striking quality offered here. In terms of total number of Uncirculated coins extant, in fact, the 1920-S ranks 10th in rarity among the 65 circulation strike issues of this type. This is one of the nicest MS-64s that we have handled in recent sales, and would be an excellent choice for an advanced collection.