1917-S 50C Obverse F12 Certification #12328312, PCGS #6572

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Expert Comments

David Hall

The 1917-S Obverse is one of the key dates in the Walking Liberty half dollar series. In fact, several decades ago this was the most expensive coin in the series in mint state condition. We now known the 1921-S, 1919-D and several others are quite a bit rarer. Still, this is a very scarce coin in all but the very lowest grades. VFs and EFs are really hard to find. This is a rare coin in mint state and Gems are very rare. Strike is usually not an issue. The luster on Gems, when you find them, is usually good, though of course the early Walkers don't have that white blast of the later dates and the color is usually a softer white.

PCGS #

6572

Designer

Adolph Alexander Weinman

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

952000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

948

Pop Lower

383

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

Auctions - PCGS Graded

Auctions - NGC Graded

Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	47500	R-2.5	10 / 66 TIE	10 / 66 TIE
All Grades	750	R-5.5	7 / 66 TIE	7 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	60	R-8.4	6 / 66 TIE	6 / 66 TIE

Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.
65 or Better	47500
All Grades	750
60 or Better	60

Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.
65 or Better	R-2.5
All Grades	R-5.5
60 or Better	R-8.4

Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	10 / 66 TIE
All Grades	7 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	6 / 66 TIE

Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	10 / 66 TIE
All Grades	7 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	6 / 66 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Norweb Collection - Bowers and Merena 11/1988:3674 - Superior “Auction '89” 7/1989:651 - Superior 5/1990:3858 - Superior 7/1993:477 - Eric Lane Collection of Walking Liberty Half Dollars - Heritage 8/2015:4118, $152,750
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
5	MS65 PCGS grade	Dakota Collection - Duckor Family Collection

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Norweb Collection - Bowers and Merena 11/1988:3674 - Superior “Auction '89” 7/1989:651 - Superior 5/1990:3858 - Superior 7/1993:477 - Eric Lane Collection of Walking Liberty Half Dollars - Heritage 8/2015:4118, $152,750

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

#5 MS65 PCGS grade

Dakota Collection - Duckor Family Collection