A Nice 1929 S Walking Liberty Half Dollar
Lancer_343
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Everyone's opinion on this coin and it's condition would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
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Everyone's opinion on this coin and it's condition would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
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Not my series so my wag is there seems like a touch of rub so I'm going with AU58, I don't love the black spots on the obv but as this pic is huge I'm guessing those are not as obvious in hand.
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Slight rub on trailing leg reverse and center skirt line obverse.
An AU 58 with MS 64 eye appeal.
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My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947)
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AU58 by current standards. Not a grade you see very often on pre-1934 Walkers.
AU58, nice
I agree with AU 58, and I really like the original looking surfaces.
Despite the low mintages, the 29D and S seem to show up in AU far more often than the other higher mintage coins of the 1920’s.
My pet theory is that many were withheld from circulation due to the financial situation of the nation after the stock mkt crash that year. They were later released during better economic times, and when collecting by date and mintmark was becoming popular, so that some were set aside while still in nice condition.
Ms-62
Looks Mint State to me-maybe MS63 or so. Areas of incomplete detail are tye result of deficient strike, not wear IMO.
I'm in the 58 camp, but don't really care for the coin due to all the black spots.
63/64, nice looking coin.
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My guess is MS63.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
63 here
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62
It looks 58 to me, so I think it would probably grade 62/63. [I'm a traditionalist in my heart but a realist in my head] I think they would overlook what might be minor friction wear on the skirt.
@Lancer_343....Welcome aboard.....My first impression is 62....I think in hand, it would look much nicer than the enlarged pictures....Cheers, RickO
58 here.
Thank you very much everyone for sharing your opinions. I was having a hard time grading it myself , I am no expert but I was leaning towards an AU-58 as well before I posted. I paid the price of an AU-55 for it. Thank you to ricko for welcoming me aboard as well.
I’d buy walkers like that for 55 money all day long.
Well done, and hang on to that dealer!
You got a great deal. I would think you would have no problem getting it into a 62 holder.
my initial thought is AU58 but San Francisco Mint Walkers are sort of known for weak strikes. the in-hand inspection on such a coin would be crucial to see if any luster breaks are visible. absent that I would be with MF at MS63, probably dipped a long time ago and stored well.
this is a date I'm looking for in solid AU58.