1918-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC. OGH.Faintly prooflike in complexion, the luster across this Gem vacillates between satiny and frosty in different regions. The surfaces are generally pearly and platinum-white, though the reverse is accented by swaths of honey-gold patina that paints the peripheries. Untroubled my marks of any consequence and delightfully enticing to view in-hand. <p>Although the mintage for the 1918-s was seemingly plentiful at over 10 million pieces, examples are surprisingly scarce in higher Mint State grades. With the United States economy in full swing during the final year of World War I, the pressing need for new coinage in the avenues of commerce precluded most 1918-S half dollars from remaining Uncirculated. Hence, this is a Condition Rarity at the Gem level and a coin that should be pursued by any serious specialist who needs an example for their collection. Finer examples are virtually unobtainable above the Gem level of this date and mint, with only 6 pieces certified finer by PCGS.From the Anne Kate Collection.
