1917-S 50C Obverse Mintmark MS65 PCGS....

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1917-S Half Dollar, MS65
Obverse Mintmark
Conditionally Scarce

1917-S 50C Obverse Mintmark MS65 PCGS. According to population reports, the 1917-S Obverse Mintmark half dollar is slightly scarcer in Gem condition than its Reverse Mintmark counterpart. PCGS reports 49 Obverse Mintmark coins in MS65 with four finer, while 54 Reverse Mintmark pieces are listed with 12 finer (1/21). However, the difference in scarcity is much more dramatic than these figures would suggest, as can be seen by how often each issue appears at auction. We have seen a Gem Obverse Mintmark coin in our auctions on 31 occasions, plus two finer pieces; meanwhile, Gem Reverse Mintmark coins have appeared in our auctions on 60 occasions, plus 10 finer pieces. Clearly, the Obverse Mintmark 1917-S Walking Liberty half dollar is the rarer coin in Gem and better grades.

This piece is sharply struck and satiny, with luminous golden-toned surfaces that display hints of iridescence in the fields. No major abrasions are seen, contributing to the strong visual appeal. Population: 49 in 65, 4 finer (1/21).(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24PT, PCGS# 6572, Greysheet# 6715)

Weight: 12.50 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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