Hammered Walker.

FEC · July 23, 2009 5:35AM

Worth sending off?

relicsncoins · July 23, 2009 5:38AM

Excellent strike!! How is the luster, as it appears a tad subdued in the photos.

Longacre · July 23, 2009 5:38AM

62, sticker.

FEC · July 23, 2009 5:40AM

Luster is blazing. Pic totally not doing the luster justice at all.

Longacre · July 23, 2009 5:41AM

62, sticker.

relicsncoins · July 23, 2009 5:41AM

<< 62, sticker.

>>

Hmmmmmmm, I was thinking 64ish.

FEC · July 23, 2009 5:42AM

<< 62, sticker.

>>

Puhleeze. No way its less than a 4, its truly a 65.

That girls thumb is all there and very little chatter. Good luster...No one would call that a 62. Except you of course.

lbtrip23 · July 23, 2009 5:43AM

<< 

<< 62, sticker.

>>

Hmmmmmmm, I was thinking 64ish. >>

mdwoods · July 23, 2009 5:44AM

What a great strike. with luster like you say I see no reason it won't grade 65

JJM · July 23, 2009 5:53AM

yes , 65 shot

MPLunatic · July 23, 2009 5:58AM

i say solid 65 shot 66, send it in!

MikeInFL · July 23, 2009 5:59AM

I don't know that I've ever seen such a good strike on a Walker before. I'd guess at least a 64, and maybe a 65 or higher depending on how distracting the obverse field marks are.

<< 62, sticker.

>>

Got any Walkers you want to sell, Longacre?

WoodenJefferson · July 23, 2009 6:15AM

She’s a beaut…both sides are knock outs!

Ray Charles might give it a 62, but I’d give it a MS-65 all day long and into the night.

ACactions · July 23, 2009 6:26AM

65 but depends on how the graders read the die polish- I have a 34 that the graders die not read the die polish as such and thought is was hairlines and they gave it a 63! it is a booming coin-

That is a hammered strike but there are some contact marks in the fields- Obverse in the sun rays, above IN GOD WE TRUST, and on the reverse above the Motto there appears some reeding marks- I like the coin at 65 if luster is BOOMING

John

JupitarCoins · July 23, 2009 6:29AM

That is definately a nice looker.
I'll say ms64.
Pretty coin

Wolf359 · July 23, 2009 6:31AM

If the luster is there, MS65.

And a specimen designation at PCGS.

intence · July 23, 2009 6:42AM

thats a beauty

Bear · July 23, 2009 6:55AM

The eagle feathers on the leg are full struck,

Full thumb, split fingers, ful skirt lines, full split

stems, full head.....AMAZING & BEAUTIFUL!

amazing. I would give that beauty a MS-65 if the

luster is all there

Coppercolor · July 23, 2009 7:31AM

Boy I was going to be way off suggesting AU-58, slight circ chatter on the rims and in the field, broken luster on breast and eagle's breast feathers, cheek and... recently dipped a little too long which knocked back the luster but didn't quite get rid of all the deep toning/spotting like at 1:30 in field on obverse and 3:00 reverse.

Jeff

Geoman · July 23, 2009 7:48AM

WOW! One of the best strikes I have seen on a Walker. Great looking coin - especially if there is luster left. I would send it in for grading. I would guess MS65.

crazyhounddog · July 23, 2009 7:57AM

That is a super nice piece! Hammered for sure!!

lcoopie · July 23, 2009 8:00AM

so that's what a fully struck coin looks like
66

anablep · July 23, 2009 9:04AM

64 or 65 and worth submitting!!

Nice coin!

Walkerguy21D · July 23, 2009 9:16AM

I've submitted a fair share of walkers, own many, and have looked at piles of them. Yes, it's very well struck, even for a 36P. However, it's been my experience that luster plays a bigger role in determing the MS walker grades. Unless the pic is very deceiving, (and I saw where the OP said it's booming), the luster appears flat with very little cartwheel. I doubt it would grade higher than a 64, but seeing it in hand or better pics could change my mind.

golfer72 · July 23, 2009 10:01AM

AU-58? Huh? Have never seen a better strike on a Walker. Easy 65, 66 with good luster

cmerlo1 · July 23, 2009 10:19AM

I thought it was an ASE at first! Awesome strike!

lordmarcovan · July 23, 2009 10:23AM

"Hammered"?

Edit to add: looks pretty dang nice to me. I'll join the ones who say 64.

To me, "hammered" has connotations of hammered, literally, as in "beat to death". Or hammered, as in the method of manufacture (i.e. medieval coins and most pre-1600 stuff.)

fcloud · July 23, 2009 10:23AM

what a beauty!

65 ish

adamlaneus · July 23, 2009 10:27AM

Just a stupid post:

"Hammered Walker"

Barbercoin · July 23, 2009 10:36AM

Glad you shared. I'm not sure where I'd grade it, but 63/64 is a good start.

WoodenJefferson · July 23, 2009 10:37AM

ElmerFusterpuck · July 23, 2009 11:25AM

I have a very similiar 1936 Walker in a PCGS MS-64 rattler holder, picture could use a tad of improvement. Yours looks at least MS-64, which is better than MS-62 with a green booger.

Broadstruck · July 23, 2009 11:37AM

<< 62, sticker.

>>

flicker · July 23, 2009 11:44AM

66

Bear · July 23, 2009 11:47AM

Let me sum up.

AU-58 to MS-66 A very nice
tight grouping indeed.

SamByrd · July 23, 2009 11:48AM

from what I can see my view is a ms 64 ++++ , I bet is comes back in a 65 slab and indeed a wonderful full strike.

Bunker · July 23, 2009 11:56AM

Worth sending off?

Yes, beautiful coin!

metalmeister · July 23, 2009 1:57PM

36's come well struck. Yours is nice 64/65

Connecticoin · July 23, 2009 2:50PM

From the photo, the coin looks dipped, or has impaired luster. Probably not enough to bag the coin, so I will guess 62.

Walkerguy21D · July 23, 2009 8:45PM

The coin that Elmer posted has a much better shot of getting into a 65 holder - compare the luster of the two coins, which is the key difference, and which the major TPG's place a lot of emphasis on.

ricko · July 23, 2009 9:38PM

Beautiful coin.... My favorite series.... MS64. Cheers, RickO

pmac · July 23, 2009 10:11PM

So when do we see the grade? Send it in and repost with the results. This is probably the best struck walker I've seen. Great detail. Good luck.

TorinoCobra71 · July 23, 2009 10:19PM

YEAH!

Walker!

Kdog08 · July 23, 2009 10:30PM

Hammered.......Absolutely
Eye Appeal......Yes
Blazing Luster....Not seeing it from those pics
Gem 65.......No
Worth sending for certification....Since it's your coin and your money, you have to be the judge of that. I think if you do, it will grade MS64 at PCGS

garsmith · July 23, 2009 11:11PM

supertooth · July 24, 2009 5:10AM

The 1936 Philly coin is probably the best struck Philly coin of the 1930's. At any rate, it is normally found very nice. I agree with those thar say that your coin, although very nice, appears to be a little "dull" above the motto of "In God We Trust". It lacks the luster of a "Gem" coin IMHO.

Therefore, although it could catch onto an MS65 grade, I feel that it is only a 64 IMHO.

The coin I offered just came back from PCGS as a 65. Notice the original toning and cartwheel luster. Also note how strong the Eagle feathers are on the "left" leg. Bob [supertooth]

WoodenJefferson · July 24, 2009 7:33AM

Bob, as one of the experts on Walking Liberty half dollars, I’m glad I came back to re-visit this thread in hopes that you’d chime in with you opinion.

The lighting in the OP’s images appear to be coming from the 10 to 11 o’clock position and although represents the devices in a nice contrast, mutes the luster I do believe this coin possesses.

Once again, this demonstrates just how hard it is to determine an exacting grade from images.

The only sure fire way is to submit this coin to a grading company and let them do their analysis for approximation.

FEC · July 25, 2009 7:49AM

The luster on this coin is terrific. It actually has a bit of a gold tinge. I cant send it off, because I have it for sale now on ebay.

But, the luster is not accurately shown in the photo. I cut it out of a 1960's 2 X 2 and I am certain its surface is original.

Connecticoin · July 26, 2009 10:25AM

<<

>>

This coin is gorgeous!! Lots of thick, original patina and loads of luster -- the ultimate orignal gem!

That may be a 65, but has the eye appeal of a 66!

stman · July 26, 2009 11:02AM

<< 

<<

>>

This coin is gorgeous!! Lots of thick, original patina and loads of luster -- the ultimate orignal gem!

That may be a 65, but has the eye appeal of a 66! >>

Agreed, unfortunately we seldom see them like this anymore. Most have been to the bath factory for that upgrade. Or, many newer collectors think it's "haze."

WoodenJefferson · July 26, 2009 11:22AM

~Or, many newer collectors think it's "haze." ~

Correct in that assumption...but we all know that's called "mint bloom" right?

Hammered Walker.

Comments

Leave a Comment