The Ninth 1934-S MS67 WLH
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From 5 in 2007, 6 in 2012, 7 in 2013, 8 in 2015, now we have the ninth 34-S in 67:
The half dollar is up for auction later this year:
https://coins.ha.com/itm/walking-liberty-half-dollars/half-dollars/1934-s-50c-ms67-pcgs-secure/p/1281-1521.s?ic4=ListView-Thumbnail-071515
Competition for this piece will be interesting.
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The right facing field above the motto looks clean but I do not like the slight central weakness and the chatter on the center skirt lines. Also, not sure what I think of that small dark spot on the left facing side of the skirt lines. Luster could be a bit better, too. If I were looking for a 67; I would pass on this one.
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My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
Nice, but I have to wonder if this was a former 66 or 66+ that was submitted a number of times....
That skirt spot would be a deal killer for me.
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This coin as listed on coin facts along with 2 others would be my choice of the three, but at the value claimed, I would pass.
Jim
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Nice coin, however, the spot on the skirt and the rim ding make me question a 67...Cheers, RickO
If you select the view all images, you'll see TV images for 7 of the 67s.
Nice value bump. This exact coin had previously been graded MS66 and MS66+.
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Rim ding?
Rim ding... five o'clock obverse... Cheers, RickO
Wow,
That huge obverse depression on the skirt right near the sun is an obvious problem that normally should keep this coin out of a 67 grade along with the above mentioned spot and the very very light graze in the dreaded right field.
I recently bought an 1918-D walker in PCGS/CAC MS-65 at a Legend Auction that I believe is virtually the equal of this 1934-S.
A second look at this 1934-S walker draws my eye to two additional MS-66 limiting issues which includes grazing on the high point of the left leg as well as the left hand below the thumb. Do not get me wrong, it is still a very pretty coin but looks like a MS-66 to me.
Furthermore, I noticed that it has not been CAC stickered (yet) and would highly doubt if it received a sticker.
Holy crow, I thought PCGS was tightening, not loosening! If I submitted that coin tomorrow it would be graded "Unc Details - Machine Damage" for the depression in the skirt.
Rim ding???
Depression on the skirt???
Apparently, I’m just not seeing the same coin...
I do not see any rim ding either. there is too much chatter in the left hand below rhe thumb as well as on the high point of the leg and there appears to be a depression on the skirt right next to the sun which is next to the cut in the skirt. Or am I imagining the depression there?
But I do not fault PCGS for relenting to a MS-67 grade as it is an attractive coin for sure but I am old school and still am into technical grading. But it must be a just "made the grade" which I will pass on.
I'd be willing to guess that there are not actually 9 in this grade.
There are nine examples. I keep track of the top pops and all nine cert numbers are 'active'.
Sold for 15K ($18K total).
Nicem clean coin. I sure dont like those carbon? spots. I have noticed these spots of late on several high graded coins. They appear like they are dug into the surface, and may still be active. I have no idea what may cause these other than an incomplete rinse after dipping. I would guess they form after being slabbed, but anyhow, I am leery when I see them.
Yup that ketchup stain on the skirt...honey where's the zout! Peace Roy
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