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The designer's initials (AW, for Adolph Weinman) on the reverse were omitted from the original die and were subsequently hand engraved.
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. The mintmark is small, and placed below the olive branch near the left rim.
Catalog Information
GSID:
226462
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
Variety:
Hand-Engraved Initials
Variety 2:
FS-901
Coin Date:
1944-D
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
9,769,000
Coinage Type:
Walking Liberty half dollar
Coinage Years:
1916-1947
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
145790
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1944-D 50c Hand-Engraved Initials, FS-901 MS
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1944-D 50c Hand-Engraved Initials, FS-901 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$1,050 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $925.00 | $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 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1944-D 50C Hand-Engraved Initials, FS-901, MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: 71 in 65, 82 finer (11/25). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for...
$288
1944-D 50C Hand-Engraved Initials, FS-901, MS66 NGC. CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 9,769,000....
$264
1944-D 50C Hand-Engraved Initials, FS-901, MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/0). NGC Census: (0/0). MS67. ...
$540
1944-D 50C Hand-Engraved Initials, FS-901, MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). ...
$106
1944-D 50C Hand-Engraved Initials, FS-901, MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (29/92). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$135
1944-D 50C Hand-Engraved Initials, FS-901, MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 71 in 65, 82 finer. CAC: 5 in 65, 15 finer (10/...
$198
1944-D 50C Hand-Engraved Initials, FS-901, MS66 PCGS. Mintage 9,769,000....
$288
1944-D 50C Hand-Engraved Initials, FS-901, MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (11/0). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$517
1944-D 50C Hand-Engraved Initials, FS-901 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (29/82). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$153
1944-D 50C Hand-Engraved Initials, FS-901, MS65 PCGS. CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 9,769,000.From th...
$228
1944-D 50C Hand-Engraved Initials, FS-901, MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 61 in 66 (2 in 66+), 21 finer. CAC: 10 in 66, 5...
$336
1944-D 50C Hand-Engraved Initials, FS-901, MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (7/0). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$881
1944-D 50C Hand-Engraved Initials, FS-901 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (29/82). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$270
1944-D 50C Hand-Engraved Initials, FS-901, MS65 NGC. CAC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. CAC Population: (186/506)....
$192
1944-D 50C Hand-Engraved Initials, FS-901, MS66 PCGS. This piece is housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. Mintage...
$336
1944-D 50C Hand-Engraved Initials, FS-901, MS67+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,290
1944-D 50C Hand-Engraved Initials, FS-901, MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (71/74). ...
$336
1944-D 50C Hand-Engraved Initials, FS-901, MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (56/17). NGC Census: (0/0). MS66. ...
$384
1944-D 50C Hand-Engraved Initials, FS-901 MS67 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (8/0). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$1,116
1944-D 50C Hand-Engraved Initials, FS-901, " AW", MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (66/68). MS65....
$240
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Worth: $21 – $54,000
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Worth: $21 – $18,500
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Worth: $22 – $130,000
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Worth: $21 – $100,000
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Worth: $23 – $48,000
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