1943-S 50C (Regular Strike)

Series: Walking Liberty Half Dollars 1916-1947

PCGS MS67+

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PCGS MS67+

PCGS #:: 6620

Designer:: Adolph Alexander Weinman

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 13,450,000

Mint:: San Francisco

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $66,000 • MS67+ • 06-16-2021 • Stack's Bowers

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1943-S 50C
1943-S 50C, PL

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Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	650,000	R-1.4	60 / 66 TIE	60 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	50,000	R-2.5	43 / 66 TIE	43 / 66 TIE
65 or Better	7,500	R-3.5	42 / 66 TIE	42 / 66 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	650,000
60 or Better	50,000
65 or Better	7,500

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-1.4
60 or Better	R-2.5
65 or Better	R-3.5

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	60 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	43 / 66 TIE
65 or Better	42 / 66 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	60 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	43 / 66 TIE
65 or Better	42 / 66 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+ PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade	Donn Murphy Collection
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

Donn Murphy Collection

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

David Hall:

The 1943-S is rarer than the 1945-S and 1946-S, but not as rare as the other S-Mints of the 1940s. Nonetheless, it is one of the key dates to the 1940-1947 set. Strike is a problem with this issue, as it is for all 1940 to 1944 S-Mint Walkers. The left hand of Ms. Liberty is often so weak it cannot be seen at all. Sharply struck Gems are very scarce and definitely worth a premium price. Luster can be very white and frosty and this issue is also often found with varying degrees of toning.