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Prooflike surfaces. The 1943-S is a semi-key for the short set of Walkers. It is accessible in Mint State up to and including MS66. But MS67’s are very scarce. Major warning that the strikes for this date are very weak with rare strongly struck pieces bringing premiums. Liberty’s left hand is almost certain to be gone completely. Although quality white luster and attractive toning are not problems for this date.
Obverse Description
Liberty portrayed standing on a rock, facing left, with flowing robes and her right hand outstretched with a star-covered drapery flowing behind her. I bright sun, with extended rays is rising from the horizon on the lower left. The word LIBERTY frames the periphery and date appears at the bottom center. and the motto IN GOD WE TRUST is in the right field.
Reverse Description
A large eagle perched on a rock, facing left with wings elevated in a defensive posture. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and HALF DOLLAR appear on the periphery. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM sits atop a small olive branch left of the eagle. The mintmark is small, and placed below the olive branch near the left rim.
Catalog Information
GSID:
285293
Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Reverse Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
12.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3617 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1943-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
13,450,000
Coinage Type:
Walking Liberty half dollar
Coinage Years:
1916-1947
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
86620
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Walking Liberty Half Dollar 50c 1916-1947 MS [Type]
![Walking Liberty Half Dollar 50c 1916-1947 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1921-50.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $25 – $5,500
1916 50c MS
Worth: $27 – $60,000
1916-D 50c MS
Worth: $30 – $42,500
1916-S 50c MS
Worth: $39 – $66,000
1917 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $40,000
1917-D 50c Mintmark Obverse MS
Worth: $26 – $35,000
1917-D 50c Mintmark Reverse MS
Worth: $27 – $150,000
1917-S 50c Mintmark Obverse MS
Worth: $27 – $168,000
1917-S 50c Mintmark Reverse MS
Worth: $25 – $54,000
1918 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $18,500
1918-D 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $150,000
1918-S 50c MS
Worth: $26 – $130,000
1919 50c MS
Worth: $27 – $48,000
1919-D 50c MS
Worth: $31 – $300,000
1919-S 50c MS
Worth: $28 – $70,000
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