1919 50C MS(PCGS#6577)

June 2026 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2141

Grade

MS66

Price

10,980

Lot Description

This is an exceptionally well preserved and attractive example of an issue that is scarce even in lower Mint State grades. Virtually full in strike detail, both sides also offer full mint luster in a smooth frosty texture. Strikingly toned, as well, we note swaths of gently mottled iridescent gold and reddish-russet colors bisecting both sides.<p>Instantly recognizable as a key date issue, the 1919 has one of the lowest mintages in the Walking Liberty half dollar series with just 962,000 coins struck. It is ninth rarest in Mint State of the 26 issues between 1916 and 1933, ranking behind only the 1921-S, 1919-S, 1919-D, 1921-D, 1920-D, 1917-S Obverse Mintmark, 1921 and 1923-S. Gems are in the distinct minority among survivors, and the present example would serve as a highlight in even the finest Walking Liberty half dollar set.