1940 50C PR68★ NGC. CAC. The Mint struck the Walking Liberty half dollar from 1916 to 1947, suspending product...
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1940 Walking Liberty Half, PR68★
Only One Finer at NGC, CAC-Approved
1940 50C PR68★ NGC. CAC. The Mint struck the Walking Liberty
half dollar from 1916 to 1947, suspending production of commercial
strikes for seven issues. In addition, proof issues were struck for
only seven issues running 1936 through 1942, as World Wars and the
Great Depression precluded production of collector varieties. The
1940 proof mintage eclipsed 10,000 pieces (11,179), the first proof
half dollar to do so, such that the issue is plentiful today
through PR67. While patience can persevere for the committed
collector at PR68, finer pieces are extremely rare. PCGS and NGC,
combined, show just four examples in PR68★, 15 in PR68+, and just
one Walker at NGC graded PR69 (9/25). This magnificent PR68★
specimen exhibits razor-sharp definition on all design elements,
and the deeply reflective fields are virtually flawless. A few
hints of emerald-green toning add to the terrific eye appeal.
Census: 87 in 68 (6 in 68+, 4 in 68★), 1 finer. CAC: 26 in
68, 0 finer (9/25).Ex: Central States Signature (Heritage, 4/2018), lot 4876.
From The LaLonde Family Collection.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 27V8, PCGS# 6640, Greysheet# 6776)
Weight: 12.50 grams
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
View all of [The LaLonde Family Collection ]
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2025 November 13 - 14 US Coins Signature® Auction #1387 (go to Auction Home page)
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