1916-D 50C AG3 认证号18692154, PCGS号6567

The aspiring Ansel Adams, during a 1920s excursion to Yosemite, discovered that one leg of his tripod had become inoperable. In desperation to level his final shot of the day - he placed this half beneath one footing of the tripod. The resulting image - "Monolith: The Face of Half Dome" - is widely regarded as one of his finest works.

David Hall

In circulated grades, the 1916-D is about of equal rarity as the 1916, even though the mintage is almost twice as many coins. Both coins are much rarer, or at least sell for more, than all but a few of the dates that follow. In Gem condition, the 1916-D is slightly rarer than the 1916. Most mint state examples are well struck. Luster is the "satiny look" often seen on the earlier date Walkers.