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erwindocerwindoc Posts: 5,274 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited June 30, 2025 5:20PM in U.S. Coin Forum

I will have to admit, this coin is gorgeous! It was on my watch list since it's an open slot in my set. It was 1200 on Sunday morning and I never even bid. Hammer was over 3400! Anyone else surprised by the results?

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  • Dave99BDave99B Posts: 8,683 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Someone is seriously buried in this one. Yikes.

    Dave

    Always looking for original, better date VF20-VF35 Barber quarters and halves, and a quality beer.
  • JBNJBN Posts: 1,898 ✭✭✭✭✭

    WLHs with appealing toning are difficult to find.
    Nice head, some thumb separation, clean fields - nice example.
    The money is comparable with prices realized during Legend Auctions sale of the Dale Larson collection.
    Gotta think this half dollar is superb in hand and the owner is happy notwithstanding the steep acquisition cost.

  • Cougar1978Cougar1978 Posts: 8,759 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It reminds me of a beautiful sunset. Really nice color. When bidders with $$$ enter the race……

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  • hummingbird_coinshummingbird_coins Posts: 1,349 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Hey, at least he doesn't think it needs a dip!

    Young Numismatist • My Toned Coins
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  • oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 12,548 ✭✭✭✭✭

    No CAC? No thanks.

    Seriously, beautiful Walker!

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  • U1chicagoU1chicago Posts: 6,498 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nicely toned Walkers are hard to find and can go for strong premiums but this one went higher than I expected.

    I liked this one a little better. It was a point lower and only had strong toning on one side. It ended for 1,445.62 with the fee.

    https://www.greatcollections.com/Coin/1843338/1941-Walking-Liberty-Half-Dollar-NGC-MS-65-CAC-Green-Toned-OH


  • pcgsregistrycollectorpcgsregistrycollector Posts: 1,378 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I wouldn't buy it --- couldn't justify the money spent.

    God comes first in everything I do. I’m dedicated to serving Him with my whole life. Coin collecting is just a hobby—but even in that, I seek to honor Him. ✝️

  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 9,718 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 1, 2025 7:12AM

    I believe that with enough searching, you could find another one for a lot less money. I have a 1945D star 66 that is just as gorgeous as this one (if not more) and I only paid about $275 for it. Granted, that was about 10 years ago and the market has likely changed since then. I’ve seen comparable ones on dealers websites for $4000, which I think is crazy! Maybe I’m just lucky…🍀🍺 In any event, that is too much money for me to justify for a coin like that. I don’t pay silly premiums for color.

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

  • Morgan13Morgan13 Posts: 1,636 ✭✭✭✭✭

    When it comes to toning it's a different crowd. A large crowd with plenty of money to spend. I like looking at them!

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