Whitman Expo
1917-D Mintmark Reverse Half Dollar MS Values
Details
The reverse mintmark variation from Denver in 1917 is scarcer than its obverse counterpart. Circulated grades are relatively plentiful but not common. Mint State examples are well struck with fairly strong luster. This variety is scarce through MS64, very scarce in MS65 and considered rare in MS66.
Obverse: 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: 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.
Basic Information
GSID:
6714
Coin Date:
1917-D
Denomination:
50c / 50 Cents
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Denver
Mintage:
1,940,000
Coinage Type:
Walking Liberty half dollar
Coinage Years:
1916-1947
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
D
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Mintmark Reverse
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
12.5 gr
Weight:
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3617 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30.6 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
