I just got this in the mail today. I loved the coin based on the sellers photos (enough to pay a steep 2.68x toning premium), but when I got it in hand it was even more beautiful than his photos suggested. The hints of green and blue on the obverse were a total surprise, the coin totally blew me away. I just snapped these photos with my iPhone, in bright indirect sunlight; and even these jaw-dropping photos don't do the coin justice. I have NEVER seen a more beautiful Walking Liberty Half Dollar (proof or otherwise) -- and this might rival the most beautiful U.S. coin I've ever seen. Sometimes when you open the envelope it's a tragedy; and other times the trumpets blare and the angels sing. This was definitely a case of the latter. By the way, here are the sellers photos. More light, which is good, but it doesnt pick up the green and blue in the obverse -- however, adding light does show off the electric pink color around the date.
Most of us agree that the Walker (without a doubt) is the most beautiful U.S. coin ever minted. And yours is definitely a prime example!
Oval_man, you picked it right!! I remember you picked the 1944-D over another cheaper coin (a 1945-S at one-third the price) that I posted in a "which one is better" thread. Good eye! I wasn't convinced until I saw the 44-D in hand. Glad I "bought two to pick one" for my type collection. I havent gotten the 45-S in the mail yet -- but at this point, the contest is over, i just dont see how the 45-S can beat out the 44-D. By the way, this was the other "contestant". Oval_man called it perfectly. The 45-S has a much weaker strike and pcgs has it 2 grade steps lower (though it has great luster) and is still a very appealing coin.
I DO AGREED...BREATHTAKING & AWESOME VERY COLORFUL TONED! WOW ! and More More WOWWWWW WOOW WEEEE... CONGRATS...!!:thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb:
