1921-S WALKING LIBERTY 50C MS65

GEM SURFACES WITH LIGHT AMBER BLUE TONING. ONLY THREE COINS GRADED HIGHER AT PCGS.
Grading Service: PCGS
SKU: 144250
Cert Number: 45121189
$135,000.00**
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The year 1921 was a remarkable period of innovation and cultural evolution, marked by significant milestones in various sectors that had a lasting impact on society. One of the most notable events of this year was the pioneering role played by KDKA in Pittsburgh, the first American radio station to start regularly scheduled news broadcasts. This development not only signaled the dawn of a new era in broadcast journalism but also revolutionized the way news was disseminated, bringing immediacy and broader reach to news coverage. This transformation in mass media profoundly affected the public’s access to information and the speed at which it was received. Simultaneously, 1921 witnessed the birth of the fast-food industry in the United States with the founding of White Castle in Wichita, Kansas. Recognized as the first fast-food chain, White Castle's introduction of quick, affordable, and standardized food offerings set a template that would be emulated and evolved by countless other fast-food enterprises in the decades to follow, reshaping the American culinary landscape. Furthermore, 1921 was the year when the Band-Aid was invented by Earle Dickson, an employee at Johnson & Johnson. Initially created to assist his wife with minor injuries, the Band-Aid evolved into an indispensable component of first aid, revolutionizing wound care and personal health management across the globe. This invention epitomized the spirit of practical innovation and care that characterized many of the advancements of the era. Together, these developments from 1921 underscore a period of dynamic change and progress, reflecting the forward-moving spirit of the early 20th century. Each milestone, whether in media, food industry, sports, or healthcare, played a crucial role in shaping modern society and its future trajectories.
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