1943 50C (Regular Strike)

Series: Walking Liberty Half Dollars 1916-1947

PCGS MS68+

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PCGS MS68+

PCGS MS68

PCGS #:: 6618

Designer:: Adolph Alexander Weinman

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 53,190,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $120,000 • MS68+ • 06-16-2021 • Stack's Bowers

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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	2,750,000	R-1.0	63 / 66 TIE	63 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	250,000	R-1.8	63 / 66 TIE	63 / 66 TIE
65 or Better	60,000	R-2.4	63 / 66 TIE	63 / 66 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	2,750,000
60 or Better	250,000
65 or Better	60,000

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-1.0
60 or Better	R-1.8
65 or Better	R-2.4

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	63 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	63 / 66 TIE
65 or Better	63 / 66 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	63 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	63 / 66 TIE
65 or Better	63 / 66 TIE

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Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68 PCGS grade	Heritage 3/2013:3635, $11,750
1	MS68 PCGS grade
1	MS68 PCGS grade
1	MS68 PCGS grade
1	MS68 PCGS grade
1	MS68 PCGS grade
7	MS67+ PCGS grade
7	MS67+ PCGS grade
7	MS67+ PCGS grade
7	MS67+ PCGS grade

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

Heritage 3/2013:3635, $11,750

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

#7 MS67+ PCGS grade

David Hall:

The 1943 is the highest mintage Walking Liberty half dollar and it is also the most common. It is readily available in mint state condition, including the Gem MS65 and better grades. So this issue is basically a type issue. The 1943 is often found with great original frosty luster and strike is never a problem.