1936 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Proof-68 (NGC).This is a breathtakingly beautiful Superb Gem that is tied with one other Proof-68 at PCGS for finest certified honors among survivors of this key date Walking Liberty half dollar issue. Ringed in rich reddish-copper, golden-orange and medium olive peripheral toning, the obverse is lighter in the center with a dusting of silver gray iridescence. The reverse is even more vividly and extensively toned in similar, yet more varied colors that extend far more deeply into the center of the coin. Fully struck throughout with a universally brilliant finish from the dies, this enchanting specimen is sure to have no difficulty finding its way into a top ranked Walking Liberty half dollar set on the NGC Registry. The first Proof half dollar struck in the United States Mint since 1915, and the first of the Walking Liberty design type, the popularity of the 1936 with todays collectors knows no bounds. This is also the key date issue among Proof Walkers, the mintage of 3,901 pieces lower than that of the other six issues in this brief Proof series. Eagerly sought at all levels of preservation, the 1936 is a monumental condition rarity above the Proof-67 level, there being just one example in Proof-68 certified at both PCGS and NGC, and none finer at either service. A fleeting bidding opportunity that is sure to result in fierce competition among advanced collectors.
