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1942-D Half Dollar MS Values
Details
The 1942-D is the least common for the Denver Mint issues in the Walking Liberty Half Dollar Series for those struck in the 1940's. It is readily available in Mint State including gem grades up to MS67, which are a bit tougher. The finest MS68 is scarce as only a handful exist. Overall, the issue is very attractive with strong strikes and either blazing white luster or nice toning in some cases.
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:
6753
Coin Date:
1942-D
Denomination:
50c / 50 Cents
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Denver
Mintage:
10,973,800
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
