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The 1923-S is the rarest of the 3 Walking Liberty Half Dollars issued between 1921 and 1929 from AU and up. Common up to AU where it then becomes scarce. At MS60 to MS64 it becomes rare, leaving gems at varying levels of extreme rarity from MS65 to MS67. Frosty luster and certain levels of toning can be found somewhat easily. Beware, the strikes for this date are very weak with rare strongly struck pieces bringing premiums.
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:
6725
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:
1923-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
2,178,000
Coinage Type:
Walking Liberty half dollar
Coinage Years:
1916-1947
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6586
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Coin Value History
1923-S 50c MS
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1923-S 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$79,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $66,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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 – $58,000
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 – $130,000
1918-S 50c MS
Worth: $26 – $100,000
1919 50c MS
Worth: $27 – $48,000
1919-D 50c MS
Worth: $31 – $300,000
1919-S 50c MS
Worth: $28 – $70,000
1923-S 50C -- Environmental Damage -- ANACS. Unc Details, Net MS60. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 2,178,000. ...
$4,148
1923-S 50C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 78 in 45, 641 finer (6/26). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 2,178...
$1,342
1923-S 50C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: 85 in 30, 855 finer (6/26). CDN: $425 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 2,178,0...
$525
1923-S 50C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: 95 in 12, 1160 finer (6/26). CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 2...
$183
1923-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$512
1923-S 50C MS64 NGC. ...
$8,540
1923-S 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 40 in 53, 552 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 2,178...
$1,769
1923-S 50C AU58 PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,270
1923-S 50C MS63 PCGS. ...
$5,124
1923-S 50C MS65+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$34,160
1923-S 50C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 59 in 35, 780 finer (12/25). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 2,178,0...
$702
1923-S 50C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: 86 in 15, 1045 finer (12/25). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage ...
$129
1923-S 50C VF20 NGC. NGC Census: 51 in 20, 534 finer (11/25). CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 2,178,000. ...
$264
1923-S 50C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (60/894). Mintage 2,178,000. ...
$432
1923-S 50C AU55 PCGS....
$2,880
1923-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. EF-40 (PCGS).
$1,020
1923-S 50C AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (20/335). PCGS Population: (41/553). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 2,1...
$1,920
1923-S 50C MS62 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (64/291). NGC Census: (39/168). CDN: $4,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Minta...
$7,200
1923-S 50c NGC MS61
$3,525
1923-S 50c PCGS VG-10
$55
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