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1938 50c PR

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3617 oz +1.5%
$23.39
1938 50c PR
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The 1938 (PR) is the third rarest and third lowest mintage at 8,152 for the proof Walkers. Relatively more common until gem level which gains some scarcity. Its finest grade of PR68 is very rare. It is known for deep mirrored gems that are not too hard to find. The 1938 is a bit interesting and unique as a handful of Cameo examples do exist in NGC holders.

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: 6770
Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1938
Reverse Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF DOLLAR, E PLURIBUS UNUM
Fineness: 0.9
Weight (gr): 12.5 gr
Weight (oz): 0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.3617 oz
Strike Type: Proof
Diameter: 30.6
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Coin Date: 1938
Denomination: 50c
Designation: PR
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 8,152
Coinage Type: Walking Liberty half dollar
Coinage Years: 1936-1942
Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #: 6638
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1938 50c PR
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1938 50c PR
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3617 oz +1.5%
$23.39
GSID:6770 PCGS:6638 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1938 50c PR
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
PR68 CAC $9,000 $1,234
PR68 - $6,250 $1,234
PR67 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR67 - $1,234 $1,234
PR66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR66 - $1,234 $1,234
PR65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR65 - $1,234 $1,234
PR64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR64 - $1,234 $1,234
PR63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR63 - $1,234 $1,234
PR62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR62 - $1,234 $1,234
PR61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR61 - $1,234 $1,234
PR60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234

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1938 50C PR67 PCGS. CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 8,152. ...
1938 50C PR67 PCGS. CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 8,152. ...
$1,190
Sold 8/4/2026
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1938 50C PR65 NGC. CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 8,152. ...
1938 50C PR65 NGC. CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 8,152. ...
$598
Sold 5/5/2026
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1938 50C PR66 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 236 in 66, 198 finer (11/25). CDN: $720 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 8,152....
1938 50C PR66 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 236 in 66, 198 finer (11/25). CDN: $720 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 8,152....
$1,647
Sold 4/20/2026
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1938 50C PR64 PCGS. CDN: $480 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 8,152. ...
1938 50C PR64 PCGS. CDN: $480 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 8,152. ...
$610
Sold 3/3/2026
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1938 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Proof-68 (PCGS).
1938 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Proof-68 (PCGS).
$4,320
Sold 5/6/2025
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1938 50C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (224/2663). NGC Census: (97/1844). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 8,1...
1938 50C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (224/2663). NGC Census: (97/1844). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 8,1...
$398
Sold 5/14/2024
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1938 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Proof-62 (NGC).
$360
Sold 5/8/2024
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1938 50C PR60 NGC. NGC Census: (6/1934). PCGS Population: (5/2920). CDN: $310 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR60. Mintage 8,152. ...
1938 50C PR60 NGC. NGC Census: (6/1934). PCGS Population: (5/2920). CDN: $310 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR60. Mintage 8,152. ...
$312
Sold 2/7/2023
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1938 50C PR55 NGC. NGC Census: (2/1760). PCGS Population (2/2434). Mintage: 8,152. ...
1938 50C PR55 NGC. NGC Census: (2/1760). PCGS Population (2/2434). Mintage: 8,152. ...
$164
Sold 10/13/2014
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1938 50C PR58 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/2304). NGC Census: (0/1675). Mintage: 8,152. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
1938 50C PR58 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/2304). NGC Census: (0/1675). Mintage: 8,152. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$276
Sold 10/31/2010
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1938 50C PCGS Genuine. Proof. The PCGS number ending in .92 suggest Cleaning as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, ...
1938 50C PCGS Genuine. Proof. The PCGS number ending in .92 suggest Cleaning as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, ...
$322
Sold 9/26/2010
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1938 PR 50 PCGS. ...
$242
Sold 12/16/2003
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1938 50C
$352
Sold 3/2/1995
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1938 50C PR67 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 201 in 67, 8 finer (6/26). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 8,152. ...
1938 50C PR67 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 201 in 67, 8 finer (6/26). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 8,152. ...
$1,586
Sold 7/21/2026
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1938 50C PR65 PCGS. CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 8,152. ...
1938 50C PR65 PCGS. CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 8,152. ...
$610
Sold 2/10/2026
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1938 50C PR66 PCGS. CDN: $720 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 8,152. ...
1938 50C PR66 PCGS. CDN: $720 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 8,152. ...
$824
Sold 3/10/2026
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1938 50C PR64 PCGS. Mintage 8,152. ...
$492
Sold 6/10/2025
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1938 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Proof-68 (PCGS).
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$4,320
Sold 5/6/2025
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1938 50C PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (97/1837). PCGS Population: (224/2662). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 8,15...
1938 50C PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (97/1837). PCGS Population: (224/2662). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 8,15...
$480
Sold 2/27/2024
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1938 50C PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (39/1935). PCGS Population: (56/2886). CDN: $340 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 8,152...
1938 50C PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (39/1935). PCGS Population: (56/2886). CDN: $340 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 8,152...
$276
Sold 3/12/2024
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