1945-D 50C Walking Liberty Half-Dollar PCGS VF35

The 1945-D is a type coin for the Denver Mint Issues in the Walking Liberty Half Dollar Series that, as a whole, is slightly scarcer than its Philadelphia Mint counterparts. It is readily available in Mint State, including gem grades up to MS67, which gets a bit tough. The finest MS68 is rare as just a few exist. Luster and strike are not a problem by any means for this issue as high-quality high-grade gems are quite plentiful.

Obverse: 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: 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.