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The 1917-S on obverse is a key date among Walking Liberty Half Dollars that, many years ago, was the most rare and valuable prior to modern population reports, which show the 1919-D and 1921’s to be far scarcer. It is never a common date no matter the grade. Scarcity begins at the XF range and rarity in Mint State grades through MS66. The finest known grade is MS67, which is very rare.
Obverse Description
Liberty portrayed standing on a rock, facing left, with flowing robes and her right hand outstretched with a star-covered drapery flowing behind her. I bright sun, with extended rays is rising from the horizon on the lower left. The word LIBERTY frames the periphery and date appears at the bottom center. and the motto IN GOD WE TRUST is in the right field. The mint mark appears below the motto.
Reverse Description
A large eagle perched on a rock, facing left with wings elevated in a defensive posture. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and HALF DOLLAR appear on the periphery. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM sits atop a small olive branch left of the eagle.
Catalog Information
GSID:
6715
Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Reverse Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
12.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3617 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Mintmark Obverse
Coin Date:
1917-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
952,000
Coinage Type:
Walking Liberty half dollar
Coinage Years:
1916-1947
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6572
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Coin Value History
1917-S 50c Mintmark Obverse MS
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1917-S 50c Mintmark Obverse MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$201,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $168,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Walking Liberty Half Dollar 50c 1916-1947 MS [Type]
Worth: $22 – $5,500
1916 50c MS
Worth: $24 – $60,000
1916-D 50c MS
Worth: $27 – $42,500
1916-S 50c MS
Worth: $36 – $66,000
1917 50c MS
Worth: $22 – $40,000
1917-D 50c Mintmark Obverse MS
Worth: $23 – $35,000
1917-D 50c Mintmark Reverse MS
Worth: $24 – $58,000
1917-S 50c Mintmark Reverse MS
Worth: $22 – $54,000
1918 50c MS
Worth: $22 – $18,500
1918-D 50c MS
Worth: $22 – $130,000
1918-S 50c MS
Worth: $23 – $100,000
1919 50c MS
Worth: $24 – $48,000
1919-D 50c MS
Worth: $28 – $300,000
1919-S 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $70,000
1920 50c MS
Worth: $22 – $10,530
1917-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Obverse Mintmark. MS-65 (PCGS).
$20,740
1917-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Obverse Mintmark. VF Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$293
1917-S 50C Obverse Mintmark MS64 PCGS. ...
$6,405
1917-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Obverse Mintmark. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC.
$3,000
1917-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Obverse Mintmark. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$4,080
1917-S 50C Obverse Mintmark MS63 NGC. ...
$4,270
1917-S 50C Obverse Mintmark, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: 85 in 10, 1037 finer (12/25). CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG1...
$129
1917-S 50C Obverse Mintmark -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. XF. Net VF30. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 952,000....
$384
1917-S 50C Obverse Mintmark -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. XF. Net VF20. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 952,000....
$408
1917-S 50C Obverse Mintmark VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (21/475). Mintage 952,000. ...
$432
1917-S 50C Obverse Mintmark Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (88/927). Mintage 952,000. ...
$180
1917-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Obverse Mintmark. EF-40 (NGC).
$900
1917-S 50C Obverse Mintmark XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (55/613). Mintage 952,000. ...
$1,920
1917-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Obverse Mintmark. AU-50 (PCGS).
$1,800
1917-S 50C Obverse Mintmark VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (15/405). PCGS Population: (49/673). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF...
$960
1917-S 50c PCGS VG-08 (Obverse)
$55
1917-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Obverse Mintmark. MS-66 (PCGS).
$40,800
1917-S 50c PCGS AG-02 (Obverse)
$33
1917-S 50c PCGS Good Details (Mintmark Obverse Damage)
$20
1917-S 50c PCGS AG-03 (Mintmark Obverse)
$35
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