1917-S 50C Reverse MS(PCGS#6573)

The November 2012 Baltimore Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3158

Grade

MS66

Price

20,563

Lot Description

Sparkling White and Lustrous 1917-S Reverse Gem Condition Rarity 1917-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Reverse Mintmark. MS-66 (PCGS). Blazing bright white and lustrous with just a hint of pale golden patina in areas. The strike is decent for this San Francisco date, with minor softness on Liberty's head, but her thumb is outlined rather well by the dies. What is incredible here is the quality of the fields and devices, for a strong loupe finds little more than a few hints of contact and nothing that distracts they eye. PCGS has seen eight coins that grade this high with a single coin above with their "+" grade level. One of the finest known and worthy of the most advanced collection. PCGS# 6573. PCGS Population: 8; 1 finer (MS-66+ finest) in all designations.