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1918-D Walking Liberty Half, MS66
Single Finest CAC-Approved Example
Tied for Finest Known

1918-D 50C MS66 PCGS Secure. CAC. Ex: G B W-Duckor. In the Walking Liberty half series, the 1918-D, the 1919-D and the 1921-D and -S are recognized as the leading key dates in Gem and finer condition, with their low high-grade survival rates benefiting from fairly small mintages and extensive circulation.

The 1918-D had a moderate mintage of more 3.8 million coins, but the attrition rate was unusually high. In MS65, this issue is a significant condition rarity, and only a handful of finer Premium Gems are known. The currently offered MS66 example is one of only three so-graded coins at PCGS, while NGC contributes just two additional pieces in this grade; none are finer at either service. Finally, this is the single finest example endorsed by CAC. This census lends support to David Hall's assessment that MS66 coins are "virtually impossible to locate as only a few exist." Even the current highest-rated Registry Set showcases only an MS65+ coin.

Our Permanent Auction Archives show just three previous offerings of the 1918-D Walker in MS66. That includes the present example, which realized $99,875 as lot 4122 in our August 2015 ANA Signature Sale. Frosty original luster illuminates a thin glaze of champagne and pale lavender-blue toning on each side, while the fields are devoid of perceptible flaws. The only grade-limiting imperfections are several faint grazes on Liberty's leg. Head and branch hand detail are above-average for the issue, although some of the usual weakness is seen on the thigh and the central eagle's feathers. A beautiful piece, certainly among the finest known. Moreover, given the low rate of auction appearances over the past couple of decades, another opportunity to acquire a 1918-D of this caliber may not occur for many years. CAC: 100% of submissions for this issue/grade passed. 1 in 66, 0 finer (11/17).
Ex: Eric Lane Collection / ANA Signature (Heritage, 8/2015), lot 4122.
From The Steven L. Duckor Collection of Walking Liberty Half Dollars. (Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24PW, PCGS# 6575, Greysheet# 6717)

Weight: 12.50 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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