1920-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-65 (PCGS). This beautiful 1920-S half dollar is lightly toned in pale iridescent gold over satin to softly frosted luster. It is smooth and appealing with a sharply executed strike. A touch of haziness over the eagles left wing on the reverse is noted solely for accuracy. After producing only 1,552,000 half dollars in 1919, the San Francisco Mint increased its output for this denomination to 4,624,000 coins in 1920. The 1920-S is among the more challenging Walking Liberty half dollars to locate in Mint State, especially with the combination of Gem surface preservation and superior striking quality offered here. In terms of total number of Uncirculated coins extant, in fact, the 1920-S ranks 10th in rarity among the 65 circulation strike issues of this type. This is one of the finest certified examples that we have handled in recent memory, and would be an excellent choice for an advanced collection. From the Larry H. Miller Collection. From the Larry H. Miller Collection.
