1946-D 50C MS(PCGS#6628)

Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4224

Grade

MS66

Price

824

Lot Description

One of the most common Walking Liberty half dollars from all eras in Mint State, and the most common in Gem MS-65 and higher grades, the 1946-D clearly benefitted from its production after the end of World War II in 1945. The Allied victory led to a contraction in the United States' economy beginning in 1946 which, in turn, led to reduced demand for new circulating coinage. This reduced demand resulted in a mintage of just 2,151,000 pieces for the 1946-D - the lowest in the Walking Liberty "short set" of 1941 to 1947. The smaller mintage led to widespread hoarding on the part of contemporary dealers and speculators, who set aside large numbers of Mint State examples. Since this issue is both well produced and well preserved, it is an outstanding type candidate for collectors of high quality U.S. Mint coinage.