1919-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC.

1919-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC.，This is a simply outstanding 1919-S half dollar, an issue that is an important strike and condition rarity in the Walking Liberty half dollar series of 1916 to 1947. Both sides are virtually fully defined, and we note just a touch of softness to the central reverse high points. The obverse detail is particularly impressive with Libertys head and left hand sharp. The satiny and lustrous surfaces are brilliant apart from the lightest sandy-gold in isolated peripheral areas. This memorable example would be a highlight in the finest date and mint collection.<p>A key date Walking Liberty half dollar even in circulated grades, the 1919-S has a mintage of just 1,552,000 pieces. In Mint State it is the second rarest issue of the type after the 1921-S (per Jeff Ambio, <em>Collecting & Investing Strategies for Walking Liberty Half Dollar</em>s, 2008). Most survivors grade no finer than MS-64 due to impaired luster, numerous wispy abrasions and excessive softness of strike in the prime focal areas. Strong bids are encouraged for the present lot, as it may be quite some time before another 1919-S half dollar with such solid technical quality and strong eye appeal becomes available.<p>，From the A.J. Vanderbilt Collection. Acquired from Harry Warshaw, October 1966.，