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Walking half - NO AW question
foundinrolls
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Hi All,
I was looking through some halves that I came across awhile ago and I was looking for varieties. I found what looks to be a 1943 S with NO designer's initials.
The coin does not look to be damaged. It does not have unusual wear in the area where the initials should be. I'm pretty sure I have what I think I have but a few other opinions would be helpful.
If it is, does anyone have a list of known dates and MM combinations?
Thanks,
Bill
I was looking through some halves that I came across awhile ago and I was looking for varieties. I found what looks to be a 1943 S with NO designer's initials.
The coin does not look to be damaged. It does not have unusual wear in the area where the initials should be. I'm pretty sure I have what I think I have but a few other opinions would be helpful.
If it is, does anyone have a list of known dates and MM combinations?
Thanks,
Bill
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Supertooth knows about it as he was very positive in his response and he listed a group of good dates to check, so it must be listed someplace:-) Also, Rick seems to be aware of it too. I'd love to find out to see if there are certain die markers I could use on a coin in this condition.
Thanks,
Bill
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Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.
1918D---Breen 5139
1929S---Breen 5154
1938----1939----1940 [Breen 5179]---1941---Breen 5182 1942---All proof issues
1941
1942S---Breen 5193
1943 S--Breen 5200
1944---Breen 5207
1945--Breen 5211 and Cone H--01
1945S
1947D Breen 5220
Been awhile since I had checked. Was surprised there were sooooo many. As I said, I can verify the ones that I had listed before as being definite. Bob [supertooth]
That is a great list, Thanks for checking...Howsabout inverted mintmarks, might their be one listed for 1945 S Walkers? I'm working on a picture even as we speak.
UPDATE: The pictures proved the possible inverted S on the 1945 S to be normal.
Thanks Again,
Bill
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Ken
<< <i>1938 Proofs also exist with no initials...I've owned this for a number of years:
Ken >>
Damn! That thing is almost a cameo!
Bill
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And, I'm glad to see so many board members with knowledge and interest in WLH's!
Greg
<< <i>Bill----Your interest sparked me to check Bruce Fox's book on Walkers.
1918D---Breen 5139
1929S---Breen 5154
1938----1939----1940 [Breen 5179]---1941---Breen 5182 1942---All proof issues
1941
1942S---Breen 5193
1943 S--Breen 5200
1944---Breen 5207
1945--Breen 5211 and Cone H--01
1945S
1947D Breen 5220
Been awhile since I had checked. Was surprised there were sooooo many. As I said, I can verify the ones that I had listed before as being definite. Bob [supertooth] >>
I think Supertooth nailed it. There are also a lot more known than indicated in Breen's book. A funny story about one: several years ago I saw a 1929-S in Fine in a dealer's case marked $300. I happened to have an identical coin with me that was for sale. I offered it to him for $30 (90% less than the one he was trying to sell!) He turned it down. I said, "Then it's obvious that you don't really think it's worth $300 then!"
An authorized PCGS dealer, and a contributor to the Red Book.
<< <i>Yes--- This is one of the years and mints with weak or missing designer's initials----caused by excessive die polishing at the mint. It also occurs on 1929 S coins---1945 Philly coins---1941 Proof Walkers and the 1918D coins. Those dates and mints I am certain of----there may be more. Bob [supertooth] >>
Hi Bill,Bob is right on the money on this.I have a few,the 45's of coarse,41-S,42-S,43-S and this one,a 1916-S obverse.only one i have found so far.Pics of it first,normal with intials 2nd.Any information on this date without int. would be helpful.
Bought a couple mixed rolls today mostly 64 Unc Kennedys and a few AU/UNC walkers for $9 bucks each.
$180 a roll, I like very much. I searched a ton of Walkers and this is my first no AW. Exciting to me but probably
very common.
Thanks,
Bill
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