1918-D 50C (Regular Strike)

Series: Walking Liberty Half Dollars 1916-1947

PCGS MS66+

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PCGS MS66

PCGS MS65+

PCGS #:: 6575

Designer:: Adolph Alexander Weinman

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 3,853,040

Mint:: Denver

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $340,750 • MS66+ • 04-21-2021 • Legend Rare Coin Auctions

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1918-D 50C

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Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	175,000	R-1.9	24 / 66 TIE	24 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	1,400	R-4.8	14 / 66 TIE	14 / 66 TIE
65 or Better	50	R-8.5	3 / 66 TIE	3 / 66 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	175,000
60 or Better	1,400
65 or Better	50

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-1.9
60 or Better	R-4.8
65 or Better	R-8.5

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	24 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	14 / 66 TIE
65 or Better	3 / 66 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	24 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	14 / 66 TIE
65 or Better	3 / 66 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Eric Lane Collection of Walking Liberty Half Dollars - Heritage 8/2015:4122, $99,875 - Duckor Family Collection
1	MS66 PCGS grade
1	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS65+ PCGS grade	Gerald R. Forsythe Collection
4	MS65+ PCGS grade	Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:324, not sold
6	MS65 PCGS grade
6	MS65 PCGS grade
6	MS65 PCGS grade
6	MS65 PCGS grade
6	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Eric Lane Collection of Walking Liberty Half Dollars - Heritage 8/2015:4122, $99,875 - Duckor Family Collection

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

#4 MS65+ PCGS grade

Gerald R. Forsythe Collection

#4 MS65+ PCGS grade

Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:324, not sold

#6 MS65 PCGS grade

David Hall:

The 1918-D is one of the scarcer Walking Liberty half dollars in circulated grades. In mint state, it is also one of the most scarce issues, and it one of the rarest of all in Gem condition. Only the 1919-D and 1921-S are rarer in Gem condition. This is one of the true stoppers in the series and a true 20th century rarity in Gem condition. In Superb Gem MS66 or better condition, the 1918-D is virtually impossible to locate as only a few exist. Strike is usually not a problem with this issue...it's just a really rare coin in Gem condition. Luster is either satiny or somewhat frosty white, or the coin can exhibit toning in varying degrees.