Obverse Mintmark Walking Liberty Half
scotty4449
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Always wanted an obverse mintmark WLH for my type set. I assumed it would be a 1916-s because I usually target MS coins, but I couldn't pass on this 1917-s. Tell me what you think and show off your obverse mintmark WHL. I know there must be some good ones out there!
Didn't bother with a GTG, it would have been too easy.
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Beautiful coin!
Very nice!
Wow, nice example of a very tough coin!
Never photographed my 17s Obv, been in the SDB for 20 years…..but here are some others:
Gorgeous coin and a toughie!
Excellent coin. Congratulations.
Beautiful examples here.
Tough coin with a lot better eye appeal than most of them I have seen.
I also like the obverse mintmark WLHs. Heck...I like all early WLHs! Regardless, here is one of mine and you can feel free to shoot out a guess and/or CAC result if you like.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
Very nice collection!
Nice 17-S obverse mintmark! I'm trying to get a nice VF-30 thru XF-45 example of that date.
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Beautiful coin! I have a rather mossy looking 16-S:
I love the color on that coin! It's a tough one for me to grade, I want to say 58 CAC.
I have a 1917 Philly half, but I can't tell whether it's no mintmark on obverse or no mintmark on reverse!
My Adolph A. Weinman signature
The 17 S obverse is one of my favorite issues.
Nice example that you have there. Once you start collecting, at that level, you have entered a new realm of walker collecting…. at least that’s what a veteran, old-timer told me, when I picked up mine years ago.
Here’s my 64:
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
Wow, @Walkerfan not sure I’ve seen that one before. At least viewing it on my iPhone, that looks like a shot 5 coin!
In my Levoi set, the 17-D obverse had great luster but a lot of marks in the obverse fields. But I had a nice 17-S that is now owned by Mr. Hansen:
"Look up, old boy, and see what you get." -William Bonney.
Found some time ago in a dealer’s half dollar junk silver bargain box.
@scotty4449 very nice example! I’ve been looking for a 16-S and 17-S in XF-AU and they are tough to find nice.
I recently saw this 58 CAC in a dealer’s inventory (you may have seen it as well). I wanted to make an offer but it sold before I reached out to the dealer.
And on the opposite end of the grading spectrum, here’s one that I bought raw and have on consignment to GC (VG10 CAC).
@jfriedm56 ... That is a very impressive find from a junk silver box.
Cheers, RickO
Thanks @ricko. This one dealer is used to frequent quite often, never pulled the good stuff out of her bulk bins. I found some amazing coins over the years.
Thanks! I saw it online and contacted the seller directly. This was back 10 or 11 years ago, when they were selling for $11-15K, at the Major Auction Houses. Through my negotiation skills and because of an excellent seller; I got it for much less. What really grabbed me was the STRIKE. It's needle-sharp. You just don't see that on this issue, unless it's a gem. But, you are correct. The fields are also quite smooth. These pictures don't nearly do it justice. It was one of those coins that you know, right away, that you must act or you will regret it, forever. If I had the nerve; I'd crack it out and resubmit it but, I'm just not that bold of a risk-taker.
Definitely a reconsideration candidate, though.
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
Your set was one of the best ever. Coins were so original and high quality. I can recall many of them. It was right up there with the Cajun collection.
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
Beautiful! 65 CAC at least.
My 1866 Philly Mint Set
Beautiful! 65 CAC minimum.
My 1866 Philly Mint Set