1946 50C, MS

Description

1946-P Walking Liberty Half Dollar, MS67 PCGS. This exceptional example of the scarce 1946 Philadelphia Walking Liberty half dollar represents one of the key dates in the final years of this iconic series. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint without a mintmark, this coin exhibits the characteristic sharp striking and frosty luster that collectors expect from this issue. The 1946 is notably the rarest of the 1941-1947 Walking Liberty half dollars, making high-grade examples particularly desirable to series collectors. The coin is graded MS67 by PCGS (Cert. #54940811), placing it solidly in the Choice Uncirculated category with exceptional eye appeal. With a mintage of 12,118,000 pieces, the 1946 saw modest production for its era, and most examples saw commercial circulation. Population data reflects the rarity of this date in premium condition, with only 57 examples graded higher than MS67 and 210 total PCGS submissions, underscoring the scarcity of well-preserved specimens. Composed of 90% silver and 10% copper per the standard of the era, this half dollar weighs 12.5 grams and displays the elegant design by Adolph Alexander Weinman that graced the series from 1916-1947. The coin's reeded edge and fully lustrous surfaces showcase the quality of preservation that makes this date particularly challenging to locate in gem condition.