1917-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Obverse Mintmark. MS-66 (PCGS).This radiant Gem is as beautiful as it is pristine, showcasing a subtle patina of bronze, sapphire, and gold around the brilliance remaining at center. The reverse is dominated by pleasing dove-grey surfaces, with a complementary blend of olive-green and amber iridescence flooding the recessed areas. Very sharply rendered, with copious mint luster and a lovely matte-like texture in the fields. magnified inspection fails to expose a single noteworthy blemish and the eye appeal is exceptional.<p>The 1917-D Obverse Mintmark variety has the lowest mintage figure of any of the mintmarked varieties of the date. It is scarce in owner Mint State grades and rare in Gem and above. The present piece represents the finest quality of the issue seen by PCGS, tied with only 5 others at MS-66 and none ranked finer.
