Lot 1741
1918-D Liberty Walking Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Pop 172; 25 in 65; 3 in 66. Generally well struck for this often problematic issue and exceptionally clean with satin-like, creamy mint frost. Basically within a whisper of Gem MS65 quality with attractive natural "old silver" patina (PCGS # 6575) .
The year 1918 introduces a design modification to the collar on Liberty's gown. It was redesigned and broadened. Also, ray 8 from the sun is now centered between rays 7 & 9. Before it had been out of alignment and closer to ray 7. There is an incuse border at the top edge of the ground line from date to sun and the motto was changed to taller, thinner, more widely spaced letters. Each of these design modifications was an attempt to improve the appearance and striking quality of the coin.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500.
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| Realized $6,613 |
