1945 50C Mint Error PCGS AU55. 1945 50c Walking Liberty Half Dollar, Broadstruck Out Of Collar, Mint Error. Error coins are one of the more fascinating and rewarding areas of numismatics that one can pursue. With millions and even billions of pieces produced each year by the United States Mint, a myriad of different types of errors can occur.

While some of these are subtle and rather ordinary, many are dramatic and extremely rare. This interesting type of error is considered a broadstrike. According to the 2010 A Guide Book to United States Coins (commonly referred to as The Red Book), this type of error occurs when a coin is struck without being contained in the collar die, causing it to spread out larger than normal.

As a sidenote, all broadstrikes have plain edges. The dramatic error piece offered here is particularly appealing and historic as Walking Liberty Half Dollar errors coins are quite rare and it was produced during the final year of World War II. With ample creamy luster still present, only very modest wear keeps this piece from attaining a much higher grade. This is a beautiful and scarce error piece that will most certainly please even the most discriminating collector.