A couple of worn Walkers-- post yours?

1941-d

This Walker just walked in the door... Not so 'worn' per this thread, but a new arrival! 1941-D pd. $13. Shot with cool indirect natural light. Noticeable bag marks(?), some luster and an ever so subtle yellow-toning visible in person. The hand isn't worn, has most fine lines and feathers. Maybe an AU58? Whatchathink?

 

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They may be bag marks.
They're random enough and mostly on the high points or in the field.
But too many of them.
If the coin has any wear I think it'll be more like AU-50.

And the hand that the book talks about is the one holding the olive branches (by the hip).
It essentially doesn't exist on your coin, mostly likely because of a weak strike.

Hopefully someone in here has a fully struck one, maybe even a proof.
I just looked at my best ones and they don't seem to have a full hand.

 

Krispy, I'm thinking AU50-53ish.... I'm leaning towards 53ish.

 

I have 1942 MS 64 (NGC) and it doesn't have a full hand.

 

You guys are right. I was wishing for more =) but still love it at 50 or less. Thanks for the feedback. This has been a great thread with lots of humor as well as walker appreciation.

 

I was looking at slabbed Walkers for full hands at a coin show back in February. Its just not something you see alot, even on coins with grades like MS65, etc.

 

I've got a couple slabbed 65's and there's more hand definition on them, but they're certainly not full.
That's why I was asking if anyone had a proof Walker.
I figure they would be full.

 

Well, that may depend on your definition of full. I got a chance recently to hold a proof Walker worth thousands of dollars. The detail was pretty sharp. But not like you see on the same design when applied to the Silver Eagle design. And I think that is a mistake that alot of people, especially beginners, make. They expect an UNC Walker to look the same on the obverse as a Silver Eagle. And thats just not going to happen.

 

Here's the only one that I have;

 

Very nice! Thanks for the detail shot too. What causes that dark line down the length of Liberty? (or what looks to be a dark line? may just be the lighting I'm seeing.)

 

It appears to be something it rubbed against. Do you think a microfiber clothe could be used to see if can be removed?
I also noticed some raised stuff (for lack of a better term) on the right side of the sun rays. Looks like the die may have some rust spots.

 

No, I wouldn't touch it nor rub it with anything.

 

Finally I get to contribute
After being separated from this coin for a few months, I got it back
I sold it for some quick cash, and bought it back (This is the advantage of selling to a close friend, it kinda stays in the family!)
Thanks to my friend, this baby is back in the family

 

Nice one T$, and congrats on reclaiming your walker.

 

Giving the thread a bump, and adding a 28-s to this show of circ Walkers:

 

Oh my favorite coins, was showing a few to my son today but I didn`t give him any of them !

 

Very nice 1918's, WalkingD!

 

The only one I own.

 

I like the colors on this 38-d: