1919-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-64 (PCGS).An original and captivating survivor that approaches Gem preservation in many respects. The surfaces are lightly dusted in golden and apricot patina and remain nicely composed across the high points. Dramatic die polish throughout the obverse fields contributes an intensely satiny complexion. A key date Walking Liberty half dollar even in circulated grades, the 1919-S has a mintage of just 1,552,000 pieces, which falls considerably below the 10.2 million coins struck in San Francisco the year prior. In Mint State it is the second rarest issue of the type after the 1921-S. This is one of the nicest examples at the assigned grade level that we have handled in recent sales and it represents outstanding value for the astute collector.PCGS# 6579. NGC ID: 24R2.
