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The most common of the early Walking Liberty Half Dollars(1916-1929) with average overall strike and luster compared to issues of the same era. This makes the 1917 the ideal type coin for the early set of Walkers. All grades are easily accessible up to the finest known grade of MS67, which is the only grade considered somewhat 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.
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:
6699
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
Coin Date:
1917
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
12,292,000
Coinage Type:
Walking Liberty half dollar
Coinage Years:
1916-1947
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6569
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Coin Value History
1917 50c MS
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1917 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$48,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $26,500 | $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-D 50c Mintmark Obverse MS
Worth: $23 – $35,000
1917-D 50c Mintmark Reverse MS
Worth: $24 – $58,000
1917-S 50c Mintmark Obverse MS
Worth: $24 – $168,000
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 50C MS66 PCGS. ...
$4,270
1917 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. AU-55 (PCGS).
$139
1917 50C AU58 PCGS. CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 12,292,000. ...
$268
1917 50C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 12,292,000. ...
$551
1917 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. EF-45 (PCGS).
$69
1917 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$94
1917 50C MS63 PCGS. CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 12,292,000. ...
$500
1917 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-65 (PCGS).
$976
1917 50C MS62 PCGS. CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 12,292,000. ...
$317
1917 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-61 (ANACS). OH.
$288
1917 50C MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (2/2222). Mintage 12,292,000. ...
$216
1917 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (60/3947 and 0/85+). Mintage 12,292,000. ...
$109
1917 50C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (43/4007). Mintage 12,292,000. ...
$134
1917 50C MS67 PCGS....
$19,200
1917 50c NGC VF30
$44
1917 50c NGC VG-08
$35
1917 50c NGC VF35
$40
1917 50C --Cleaned--XF40 ICG. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (0/1707). PCGS Population (7/2202). Mintage: 12,292,000. Numismedia ...
$26
1917 50C AG3 NGC. NGC Census: (2/1638). PCGS Population (0/2135). Mintage: 12,292,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS c...
$11
1917 50C VF20--Corroded--ANACS, XF Details. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $15.00....
$28
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