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1939-D Half Dollar MS Values
Details
Similar to the 1939, the 1939-D is the most common date of its decade, of those minted in Denver. The 1939-D is plentiful in Mint State grades all the way through MS67. MS68 is actually very rare as there are just a handful of this finest grade in existence. The issue is attractive as it is known to have a decent strike and strong white luster.
Obverse: 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: 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. The mintmark is small, and placed below the olive branch near the left rim.
Basic Information
GSID:
6740
Coin Date:
1939-D
Denomination:
50c / 50 Cents
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Denver
Mintage:
4,267,800
Coinage Type:
Walking Liberty half dollar
Coinage Years:
1916-1947
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
D
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
12.5 gr
Weight:
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3617 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30.6 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
