Whitman Expo
1918-S Half Dollar MS Values
Details
This date is extremely common in most circulated grades and up to MS64, which is nearly scarce. At all grades higher than MS64, the 1918-S is a gem condition rarity with astronomical price jumps. Although very difficult to find, with nice luster, this issue can be found with an array of different toning. It is important to note that a weak strike is nearly guaranteed with this issue. The finest known grade is MS66 and is very rare.
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:
6718
Coin Date:
1918-S
Denomination:
50c / 50 Cents
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
10,282,000
Coinage Type:
Walking Liberty half dollar
Coinage Years:
1916-1947
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
S
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
