1919-S 50C Walking Liberty Half Dollar NGC MS64

Helpful NGC MS64 Price Information:

Collector's Universe: $12,500.

Coin Dealer Newsletter: $9,600.

Relevant auction records can be found below this listing

The 1919-S Walking Liberty half dollar is among the more challenging issues in the series to acquire in Gem condition. However, this attractive near-Gem piece is available for the advanced collector from AU Capital Management. NGC has graded 46 as MS64 with 29 finer.

“The 1919-S Walking Liberty half dollar is a rare coin in all circulated grades,” writes David Hall. “In high grades it is very rare. In mint state condition, the 1919-S is the fifth rarest coin in the series. “

The 1919-S half dollar was generally hoarded by collectors beginning in the 1940s, and worn pieces are common. According to NGC Coin Explorer, specimens grading Fine and better, are scarce, especially those without signs of cleaning. Mint State survivors are rarities, with gems being extremely so.

Adolph Weinman in 1912. He was the sculptor-medalist who crafted the beautiful Walking Liberty design. Photo: The Century Association Archives Foundation.

Relevant auction records (average $9,328 - although averages extend 12 years): 

• 08/2023 HA  @ $9,000.
• 08/2022 SB @ $10,800. 
• 01/2016 HA @  $9,400. 
• 09/2015 GC @  $8,813. 
• 07/2012 SB @   $8,625.