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1921-S 50C AU53 PCGS

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:6,500.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1921-S 50C AU53 PCGS
<B>1921-S 50C AU53 PCGS.</B></I> Despite a seemingly small mintage of 548,000 pieces, the 1921-S is actually the <I>most</B></I> available of the Walking Liberty half dollar issues for that year. Still, the 1921-S presents its own set of challenges. In his conversational style, Paul M. Green wrote in the March 7, 2000 edition of <I>Numismatic News</B></I> that the issue was available but tricky: "Actually in circulated grades the 1921-S is not that tough, but watch out if you want a real nice example because they are among the toughest of all Walking Liberty half dollars."<BR> In 2007, collectors recognize just how elusive attractive examples are, particularly in About Uncirculated and better grades. This still-lustrous piece offers subtle ice-blue and champagne shadings over silver-gray surfaces. Minor wear appears on the well struck devices, and a modicum of definition is evident on Liberty's branch hand. Both sides show scattered marks, including a long, thin abrasion in the right obverse field, yet the overall eye appeal remains strong. A wonderful example that would make an excellent addition to a similarly graded collection.<BR><BR><B>Coin Engraver:</B> Adolph A. Weinman<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>\)
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