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ROOF
68 1939 W
ALKING
H
ALF
D
OLLAR
1474
1939
.
PCGS graded Proof 68.
CAC APPROVED.
Mixed
multicolored iridescence is slightly more extensive and
deeper on the reverse, and both sides are accented with
intermitting hues of red, pink, green, and dove-gray. A full
strike delineates the design features, and both sides are
immaculately preserved. This one is tied with 33 others at
PCGS as the finest graded.
Pop 34; none finer at PCGS.
(
PCGS # 6639
)
Estimated Value ........................................ $5,500 - 6,000
1475
1939
.
PCGS graded Proof 68
. Fully struck throughout with
remarkable reflectiveness noted in the fields, and lightly toned
surfaces that are slightly deeper on the reverse. A near-flawless
example from the third year of Walking Liberty proof coinage.
Only 8,808 proofs were struck this year.
Pop 34; none finer at
PCGS.
(
PCGS # 6639
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$3,800 - 4,000
1476
1939-S
.
NGC graded MS-67
. The strike is sharp and a hint of
faint champagne-gold patina is seen on both sides. A perfect
choice for an advanced collector of Walking Liberty halves.
Pop
120; 2 finer, 1 in 67 Star, and 1 in 67+
.
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,000 - 1,100
1477
1940
.
PCGS graded Proof 66
. Fully defined with hints of nat-
ural patina. Only 11,279 pieces were struck. (
PCGS # 6640
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $500 - 525
1478
1940-S
.
PCGS graded MS-66+.
CAC APPROVED.
Lovely
blue and lilac toning over the obverse, the reverse is brilliant.
The satin-like luster is almost unimpaired by abrasions of any
size on this pristine specimen from the San Francisco mint. The
strike is crisp in most areas, as well, though some lack of detail
may be noted at Liberty's hand and on the eagle's leg, both
being centered at the highpoints of the design where the results
of striking often fail to show completely. Very scarce in this high
grade.
Pop 36; 11 finer, 9 in 67, 2 in 67+
. (
PCGS # 6610
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,100 - 1,200
1479
1941
.
NGC graded Proof 66
. Light peripheral obverse color
and a full strike. The surfaces are deeply mirrored.
Estimated Value ................................................... $475 - 500
1480
1941
.
PCGS graded Proof 65 PQ
.
The PCGS holder is
mislabeled as a 1942.
Boldly impressed with exceptional
reflectivity. Areas of natural mottled patina add color to this oth-
erwise brilliant piece. Housed in a First Generation Holder.
(
PCGS # 6641
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $425 - 450
1481
1942
.
NGC graded Proof 66
. Mostly brilliant with some ton-
ing at selected spots on the obverse. A deeply reflective Gem
proof example.
Estimated Value ................................................... $475 - 500
1482
1942
.
NGC graded Proof 66
. A flashy white Gem featuring a
full strike and no mentionable distractions on either side. Only
12,120 proofs were struck.
Estimated Value ................................................... $475 - 500
1483
1945
.
PCGS graded MS-67
. If satiny and lustrous top-notch
Walking Liberty half dollars are your collecting forte, the present
coin should attract you immediately. A bold strike is compli-
mented with a small amount of peripheral patina.
Pop 147; 5
finer in 67+
. (
PCGS # 6624
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $700 - 750
