Lot 1470
1917-S. Mintmark on Reverse. PCGS graded MS-65. The adopted dies for Weinman's Walking Liberty series were in some ways inferior to their pattern predecessors. This is because many of the production coins are weakly struck on Liberty's cap, facial details, and often the branch hand is blurred, as are the striations representing red stripes on the flag, many stars, and most of eagle's breast and leg feathers. Really sharp strikes occur only on occasion.
A hint of gold toning shows on both sides, perhaps a bit deeper at the borders. A sparkling Gem example of the finest order for the grade. The luster is unbeatable, smooth and satin-like, the strike is nearly full, with splendid detail, being quite crisp in most places including Liberty's split thumb and the hair under the cap. A conditionally scarce example of this revised type with the mintmark moved from its prominent obverse placement to a more obscure location near the reverse rim. Pop 49; 10 finer, 8 in 66, 2 in 66+. (PCGS # 6573) .
Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000.
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