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Walking Liberty half dollars are widely considered one of the most beautiful silver coins the United States has ever struck. The Walking Liberty half dollar was designed by Adolph A. Weinman and was issued from 1916 through 1947 and became one of the most popular coins of all time.
Walking Liberty half dollars are mostly common coins that are made from a composition consisting of 90% silver and 10% copper. Therefore, low-grade Walking Liberty half dollars are commonly traded as junk silver coins among investors and collectors at spot or at very small premiums just above melt.
While most Walking Liberty half dollars are highly common and affordable, especially in the lower circulated grades, there are several scarce dates that command significant premiums. These include all 1916 Walking Liberty half dollars (from the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints), 1917-D and 1917-S obverse mintmark half dollars, 1919-D, all 1921 halves (Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco), and 1938-D Walking Liberty half dollar. Also scarce are all Walking Liberty half dollars minted before 1934 in grades of XF40 or better. All pre-1934 Walking half dollars grading in MS65 or higher are rare.
Obverse Description
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 Description
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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
72414
Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Reverse Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
12.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3617 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
1916-1947
Coin Date:
Walking Liberty Half Dollar
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
Walking Liberty half dollar
Coinage Years:
1916-1947
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6565
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Coin Value History
Walking Liberty Half Dollar 50c 1916-1947 MS [Type]
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Walking Liberty Half Dollar 50c 1916-1947 MS [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $55.00 | $1,234 |
| MS68 |
|
$7,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1916 50c MS
Worth: $27 – $60,000
1916-D 50c MS
Worth: $30 – $42,500
1916-S 50c MS
Worth: $39 – $66,000
1917 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $40,000
1917-D 50c Mintmark Obverse MS
Worth: $26 – $35,000
1917-D 50c Mintmark Reverse MS
Worth: $27 – $150,000
1917-S 50c Mintmark Obverse MS
Worth: $27 – $168,000
1917-S 50c Mintmark Reverse MS
Worth: $25 – $54,000
1918 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $18,500
1918-D 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $150,000
1918-S 50c MS
Worth: $26 – $130,000
1919 50c MS
Worth: $27 – $48,000
1919-D 50c MS
Worth: $31 – $300,000
1919-S 50c MS
Worth: $28 – $70,000
1920 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $10,530
1921 50C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 49 in 40, 532 finer (6/26). CDN: $2,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 246,000...
$2,684
1938 50C MS67 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 67 in 67, 0 finer (5/26). CDN: $1,140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 4,118,152. ...
$3,416
1917-D 50C Reverse Mintmark MS63 PCGS. CDN: $1,750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 1,940,000. ...
$1,891
1919-S 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 36 in 53, 369 finer (6/26). CDN: $2,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 1,552...
$2,322
1921-D 50C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: 54 in 30, 561 finer (6/26). CDN: $1,750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 208,0...
$2,074
1923-S 50C -- Environmental Damage -- ANACS. Unc Details, Net MS60. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 2,178,000. ...
$4,148
1927-S 50C AU58 PCGS. CDN: $1,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 2,392,000. ...
$1,891
1929-D 50C MS65 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 56 in 65, 31 finer (7/26). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 1,001,200. ...
$3,416
1936-S 50C MS66+ NGC. CDN: $1,155 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 3,884,000. ...
$1,586
1942 50C MS68 PCGS. ...
$10,370
1921-D 50C AU55 PCGS. ...
$7,930
1918-D 50C MS64 PCGS. ...
$3,416
1918-D 50C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: 63 in 20, 1437 finer (6/26). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 3,853,...
$183
1916-S 50C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: 97 in 12, 1550 finer (6/26). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage ...
$336
1923-S 50C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 78 in 45, 641 finer (6/26). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 2,178...
$1,342
1921-D 50C Good 4 PCGS. CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . Mintage 208,000. ...
$342
1921-D 50C Good 6 PCGS. CDN: $310 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 208,000. ...
$317
1921-D 50C VG8 PCGS. CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 208,000. ...
$439
1937-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-62 (PCGS).
$293
1917-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Obverse Mintmark. VF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$195
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