Lot 973
1916-S Liberty Walking Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Old green holder. Nicely toned. on both sides. A scintillating, lustrous, and exquisitely preserved Gem, the satin luster conspiring with the delicate toning to almost break your heart with its beauty and serene competence of manufacture. Struck with controlled precision throughout as is sometimes, but not always, typical of this S-mint release from the first year of issue.
Mint State U.S. silver coins in 1916 came off the press with unusual "textured" surfaces -- unusual and alluring. Such luster is especially nice on high-end Uncirculated examples like the present half dollar. Compared to later issues which sport more typical mint frost, these early dates are in a class all by themselves. Any collector who is familiar with them may find it rewarding to add this '16-S to his collection. Pop 79; 14 finer; 13 in 66; 1 in 67. (PCGS # 6568) .
Estimated Value $4,400 - 4,600.
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