1918-S 50C (Regular Strike)

Series: Walking Liberty Half Dollars 1916-1947

PCGS MS67

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PCGS MS66+

PCGS MS66

PCGS #:: 6576

Designer:: Adolph Alexander Weinman

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 10,282,000

Mint:: San Francisco

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $64,000 • MS66 • 08-10-2016 • Heritage Auctions

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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	150,000	R-1.9	24 / 66 TIE	24 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	1,600	R-4.7	20 / 66	20 / 66
65 or Better	50	R-8.5	3 / 66 TIE	3 / 66 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	150,000
60 or Better	1,600
65 or Better	50

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-1.9
60 or Better	R-4.7
65 or Better	R-8.5

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	24 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	20 / 66
65 or Better	3 / 66 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	24 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	20 / 66
65 or Better	3 / 66 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Gerald R. Forsythe Collection
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2019:4503, $57,600
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
5	MS65+ PCGS grade
5	MS65+ PCGS grade
5	MS65+ PCGS grade
5	MS65+ PCGS grade
5	MS65+ PCGS grade
10	MS65 PCGS grade	Duckor Family Collection of Liberty Walking Halves

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Gerald R. Forsythe Collection

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2019:4503, $57,600

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

#5 MS65+ PCGS grade

#10 MS65 PCGS grade

Duckor Family Collection of Liberty Walking Halves

David Hall:

Due to the fact that it has the third highest mintage of any of the 1916 to 1939 Walking Liberty half dollars, the 1918-S is one of the most common Walkers in lower grades. I remember that as a kid in the late 1950's and early 1960's, the one pre-1934 Walker you could find in change was the 1918-S. However, the 1918-S is scarce in mint state and one of the rarest Walkers of all in Gem MS65 or better condition. This date obviously wasn't saved in any quantity at the time of issue. In fact, the 1918-S is rarer in Gem condition than all other Walkers except the 1919-D, 1921-S, and 1918-D. It is about equal in rarity to the 1917-D reverse, 1917-S obverse, and 1921-D, all key dates in the Walking Liberty half dollar series. For mint state examples of the 1918-S, strike can be a problem. Well struck examples are definitely very rare. Luster is usually a more subdued satin white, or the coin can have toning of varying degrees.