1918-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-65 (NGC). Near-fully struck with an overall smooth appearance, this is an impressively struck and conditionally rare 1918-S half dollar. Both sides are originally toned in light silver and antique-gold patina that appears to drift toward the borders. Although the mintage for the 1918-S was more than 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 One, the pressing need for new coinage in commerce precluded most 1918-S half dollars from remaining Uncirculated. Hence, this is a challenging issue to find at the Gem Mint State level, especially with the detail offered in the Larry H. Miller specimen. Finer examples are virtually unobtainable in either PCGS or NGC holders, with only three pieces certified finer by the latter service. From the Larry H. Miller Collection. From the Larry H. Miller Collection.
