1945-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-67+ (PCGS). CAC. At the threshold of numismatic perfection, this lovely Superb Gem offers superior technical merits and exceptional eye appeal. The reverse is brilliant apart from subtle pastel highlights around the border, while the obverse is ringed in delightful peripheral toning of iridescent reddish-apricot, pale gold and powder blue. Billowy and smooth mint frost is seen throughout. The strike is characteristic for the issue, is a bit soft at isolated high points, yet sharp to full elsewhere.<p>A median rarity among late date Walking Liberty half dollars, the 1945-S is scarcer in Mint State than the 1945-D, 1946-D and 1946-S. This is one of the very finest certified survivors from a mintage of 10,156,000 pieces, and it would fit comfortably into any high grade collection. Approval from CAC adds further appeal. From the Lulu Collection, the #1 all-time finest PCGS Walking Liberty Half Dollars Short Set.
