1943-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar strike quality

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by jtlee321, Sep 26, 2016.

  1. jtlee321

    jtlee321 Well-Known Member

    For the Walker nuts out there. I recently came across a really nice 1943-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar. I have not pulled the trigger on it yet. What is really appealing to me is the strike. From what I could find by looking at CoinFacts, it seems that the '43-D is not a very well struck coin. Would a very nicely full struck coin be worth buying at a premium over retail? I'm not talking much over retail, probably around 10% or so. But if the '43-D is notorious for softer strikes then I may just jump on this opportunity.

    Here are some samples of the coin in question. These are from the sellers images.

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  3. Paul M.

    Paul M. Well-Known Member

    I think a 10% premium is worth it for such a sharply struck Walker of *any* date. Check out how few Walkers you can actually see the thumb on.
     
  4. dwhiz

    dwhiz Collector Supporter

    Do it don't wait I might find it LOL
     
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  5. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    The '43 D is a bad strike, not as bad as the 41S, 42 S and 43 S but still rather poorly struck
     
  6. Rick Stachowski

    Rick Stachowski Motor City Car Capital

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  8. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Now if had been me I would have said - THE thumb, not that thumb :D
     
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  9. Eric White

    Eric White Active Member

    Really nice, the feather details on the breast on reverse. Hard to find, most are worn smooth, or without much detail. I would definitely snatch that one up.
     
  10. jtlee321

    jtlee321 Well-Known Member

    I pulled the trigger on it. It was just too much to pass up. I'll post images when I get it in hand. I think I got a good deal on it even though I paid right at retail for it. I can't wait for it to arrive. I might do a guess the grade on it when it does get here.
     
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  11. Yankee42

    Yankee42 Well-Known Member

    I was able to find the coin on eBay last night so I will not spoil the grade if you want to do a GTG.
     
  12. jtlee321

    jtlee321 Well-Known Member

    Cheater!! LOL.. What do you think of it? You can PM me if you would like.
     
  13. Yankee42

    Yankee42 Well-Known Member

    I think he did very well I was impressed.
     
  14. Yankee42

    Yankee42 Well-Known Member

    I went in the basement and pulled my Whitman book. It states that most 43-Ds are "fairly well struck" with 70% of the head and left hand details. Yours is definitely more than that.
     
  15. jtlee321

    jtlee321 Well-Known Member

    Thank you for the kind words. I am anxiously awaiting for it to arrive. I hope I read the images correctly, as I think I will be happy with more than just the strike. :)
     
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