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2016 Gold Walking Liberty Half Dollar in hand ...photographed (UPDATE)

WeissWeiss Posts: 9,941 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited November 18, 2016 6:11PM in U.S. Coin Forum


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  • WeissWeiss Posts: 9,941 ✭✭✭✭✭

    wlz.jpg 506.6K
    We are like children who look at print and see a serpent in the last letter but one, and a sword in the last.
    --Severian the Lame
  • 2ltdjorn2ltdjorn Posts: 2,329 ✭✭✭✭

    nice. did your order update to shipped, or did it show processing?

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  • WeissWeiss Posts: 9,941 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Updated within an hour or two as shipped.

    We are like children who look at print and see a serpent in the last letter but one, and a sword in the last.
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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I really like the detail on the Eagle reverse.... very nice.... dang, temptation.... Cheers, RickO

  • WeissWeiss Posts: 9,941 ✭✭✭✭✭

    We are like children who look at print and see a serpent in the last letter but one, and a sword in the last.
    --Severian the Lame
  • WeissWeiss Posts: 9,941 ✭✭✭✭✭

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    We are like children who look at print and see a serpent in the last letter but one, and a sword in the last.
    --Severian the Lame
  • 2ltdjorn2ltdjorn Posts: 2,329 ✭✭✭✭

    bummer, I live like 2 miles from the distribution center in memphis, wish i could go pick it up in person

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  • GoldminersGoldminers Posts: 3,989 ✭✭✭✭✭

    big difference in the first obverse picture and the second one. Was the first one really as weak a strike as it seems in the picture? The second one looks really good more like the reverse.

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  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,137 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Weiss said:

    Great pic showing a size comparison between the original walker and the new gold walker. The size difference is noticeable but not as much as I expected.

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  • WeissWeiss Posts: 9,941 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Same coin, different lighting. I was rushing to get images up on eBay.

    It's a winner, all around. The obverse is flawless, though we've seen the design a trillion times. The reverse is every bit as gorgeous as the image makes it out to be.

    We are like children who look at print and see a serpent in the last letter but one, and a sword in the last.
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  • bolivarshagnastybolivarshagnasty Posts: 7,350 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thumb and two fingers! Great strike. Too bad the Merc wasn't this good.

  • WeissWeiss Posts: 9,941 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @PerryHall said:

    @Weiss said:

    Great pic showing a size comparison between the original walker and the new gold walker. The size difference is noticeable but not as much as I expected.

    Yeah, exaggerated even more by the slab on the original. I can barely tell the difference if I don't have a comparison piece. Looks like a WLH, except in pure gold :D

    We are like children who look at print and see a serpent in the last letter but one, and a sword in the last.
    --Severian the Lame
  • MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 33,087 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @ricko said:
    I really like the detail on the Eagle reverse.... very nice.... dang, temptation.... Cheers, RickO

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  • MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 33,087 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Full Hand!

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  • MilesWaitsMilesWaits Posts: 5,356 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Weiss said:

    Thank you for posting the photos! I prefer the one on the right.

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  • AMRCAMRC Posts: 4,266 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice.

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  • bolivarshagnastybolivarshagnasty Posts: 7,350 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Eagle leg and neck feathers are unbelievable. Can't wait to get mine!

  • WeissWeiss Posts: 9,941 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 18, 2016 9:17AM

    Again, you should be able to click on these images to make them larger. Here's hand detail:

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    We are like children who look at print and see a serpent in the last letter but one, and a sword in the last.
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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Really, really nice..... Cheers, RickO

  • derrybderryb Posts: 36,823 ✭✭✭✭✭

    not the obverse detail I would have expected

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  • ashelandasheland Posts: 23,189 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great looking coin!

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  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,137 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @derryb said:
    not the obverse detail I would have expected

    Did you expect more detail or less?

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  • JBNJBN Posts: 1,842 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I have always liked the reverse of the WLH best. The detail in feathers in this gold issue is astounding. Also, thanks for the size comparison shot.

    I don't collect gold - but I did order this issue because it has the reverse. I truly wish they would have produced it in silver.

    I heartily anticipate receipt of my order.

  • epcjimi1epcjimi1 Posts: 3,489 ✭✭✭
    edited November 18, 2016 11:48AM

    It's a still from the 1950s grade B Sy-Fy, "The gold monster with two fingers and half a thumb."

    @Weiss said:
    Again, you should be able to click on these images to make them larger. Here's hand detail:

  • BaleyBaley Posts: 22,660 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I like you, Weiss, and your images and efforts are as always, outstanding.

    This "coin", however, is ... Meh.

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  • bigolebigole Posts: 385 ✭✭✭

    Actually, looking at the pics just made me order one. I was on the fence. I have the dime and the quarter, I should have the half as well. Order is 4668xxx.
    Plus, I can always return it. The Mint makes that pretty easy.

  • WeissWeiss Posts: 9,941 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks, Baley. In this instance my photos are absolute crap. I was just snapping a quick image right out of the box. These are at least as good as the quarter. Arguably the best of the three pieces.

    We are like children who look at print and see a serpent in the last letter but one, and a sword in the last.
    --Severian the Lame
  • stevebensteveben Posts: 4,612 ✭✭✭✭✭

    i think it looks great. i am a little upset that i didn't get mine yet, but oh well. i paid for overnight.

  • KudbegudKudbegud Posts: 4,735 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Really nice pix. Thanks. Fingers crossed mine arrives as good as yours


  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 9,316 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 18, 2016 5:43PM

    Thank you for the size comparison----the difference is only slightly discernable.

    I really like your gold Walker----your actual images are so much better than the Mint's stock images.

    When things calm down; I think I will buy a PCGS SP70, as I really like the Walker in GOLD.

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  • derrybderryb Posts: 36,823 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 18, 2016 5:25PM

    @PerryHall said:

    @derryb said:
    not the obverse detail I would have expected

    Did you expect more detail or less?

    more, based on pictures posted, have not seen the coin in hand.

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  • jmski52jmski52 Posts: 22,850 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice coin and pics. Would you describe the surfaces as Unc, Satin, Brilliant or Prooflike?

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  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,137 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @jmski52 said:
    Nice coin and pics. Would you describe the surfaces as Unc, Satin, Brilliant or Prooflike?

    From all the pics I've seen they look like they have the same finish as the gold SLQ's.

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  • WeissWeiss Posts: 9,941 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Yeah, they have that same satiny finish.

    We are like children who look at print and see a serpent in the last letter but one, and a sword in the last.
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  • lcoopielcoopie Posts: 8,872 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Shouldn't it be easier to strike up soft 24K gold?

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  • BLUEJAYWAYBLUEJAYWAY Posts: 9,116 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The WLH design is so classic and stunning, that I believe if it was cast in cement Lady Liberty's beauty would shine through.

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  • MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 33,087 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Can we get them overstruck to 1916?

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  • TopographicOceansTopographicOceans Posts: 6,535 ✭✭✭✭

    Nice pictures.
    I didn't buy one for my collection, but the flippers should do well since I didn't buy any to flip either.

  • BullsitterBullsitter Posts: 5,649 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I like it, I like it not, I like it, I like it not.....I need more time.

  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,382 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Have 6 coming my way - 3 purchased for a friend. Can't wait to see in hand!

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  • OPAOPA Posts: 17,121 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Just in case it hasn't bee posted before: The U.S. Mint reports that the Walking Liberty Centennial Gold Half Dollar sold 43,728 units on its first day of availability.

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  • BLUEJAYWAYBLUEJAYWAY Posts: 9,116 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Weiss said:
    Now that the day has slowed down to a dull roar, I took a few better shots with more clear lighting:

    Almost a sand blast looking finish in the field,at least to these eyes. Looks very eye appealing.

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  • metalsaver1970metalsaver1970 Posts: 53 ✭

    That looks very sharp. Can't wait until mine get delivered.

  • coinhackcoinhack Posts: 1,156 ✭✭✭✭

    Thanks for the photos. That is a fabulous coin. I love the full details on obv and rev.

    Does the coin have "finning" on the edges, like the dimes? It looks like it does in the photo. Or is it just a reflection from the capsule?

  • WeissWeiss Posts: 9,941 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I think there is finning present on this piece.

    We are like children who look at print and see a serpent in the last letter but one, and a sword in the last.
    --Severian the Lame
  • cruisersk1cruisersk1 Posts: 190 ✭✭✭

    How does the first L in Dollar look? Both of mine have a large gouge or flaw in the bottom line of the "L". Trying to decide if I should send them back for new ones.

  • stevebensteveben Posts: 4,612 ✭✭✭✭✭

    i think it looks awesome! i am happy with mine

  • originalisbestoriginalisbest Posts: 5,917 ✭✭✭✭

    I think it's really pretty, not "meh" at all. I hope to have the chance to buy one in the future.

  • guitarwesguitarwes Posts: 9,266 ✭✭✭

    Looks like "finning" on both sides, especially on the reverse.
    Coin looks great.

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