1917-S Walking Liberty PCGS AU58 Reverse 50c

Add an important early Walking Liberty variety to your collection with this 1917-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar, certified and graded AU58 by PCGS and designated Reverse.

This variety was struck at the San Francisco Mint with the “S” mint mark located on the reverse of the coin. During 1917, the mint mark location on Walking Liberty Half Dollars was changed from the obverse to the reverse, creating distinct varieties that are collected separately by many Walking Liberty specialists.

Graded About Uncirculated 58, this example sits just below the Mint State range and retains strong overall detail. Designed by Adolph A. Weinman, the Walking Liberty Half Dollar remains one of the most recognizable designs in classic American coinage.

Features
Year: 1917
Mint: San Francisco
Mint Mark: S
Variety: Reverse Mint Mark
Denomination: 50 Cents
Series: Walking Liberty Half Dollar
Grade: PCGS AU58
Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Actual Silver Weight: Approx. 0.3617 Troy oz
Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
Professionally certified and encapsulated by PCGS
Desirable early-date Walking Liberty variety

The 1917-S Reverse Walking Liberty Half Dollar is an especially interesting issue because of the historic mint mark placement change during the year. Combined with its PCGS AU58 grade, this example is an excellent choice for a Walking Liberty Half Dollar set or advanced classic U.S. coin collection.