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The most common date of its decade, the 1939 is both abundant and accessible in most any circulated and uncirculated grade. There are extremely healthy numbers of Mint State pieces all the way through MS67. MS68 not considered rare but is certainly the finest and only somewhat scarce grade. Overall, the issue is very attractive with strong strikes and white luster or faint golden color.
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:
6709
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
Coin Date:
1939
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
6,812,000
Coinage Type:
Walking Liberty half dollar
Coinage Years:
1916-1947
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6606
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Coin Value History
1939 50c MS
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1939 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $80.00 | $1,234 |
| MS68 |
|
$10,000 | $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 |
Walking Liberty Half Dollar 50c 1916-1947 MS [Type]
![Walking Liberty Half Dollar 50c 1916-1947 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1921-50.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $25 – $5,500
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 – $58,000
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 – $130,000
1918-S 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $100,000
1919 50c MS
Worth: $27 – $48,000
1919-D 50c MS
Worth: $31 – $300,000
1919-S 50c MS
Worth: $28 – $70,000
1939 50C MS68 NGC. NGC Census: 37 in 68 (3 in 68+, 1 in 68?), 0 finer (6/26). CDN: $3,700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS68. Mi...
$3,172
1939 50C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $115 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 6,820,808. ...
$149
1939 50C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 6,820,808. ...
$189
1939 50C MS67 NGC. CDN: $540 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 6,820,808. ...
$586
1939 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-66 (PCGS).
$317
1939 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$94
1939 50C MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 6,820,808....
$139
1939 50C MS62 PCGS. Mintage 6,820,808. ...
$54
1939 50C Doubled Die Obverse AU55 ANACS. Mintage 6,820,808.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: DDO.Flynn Com...
$65
1939 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. AU-50 (ANACS).
$48
1939 50c PCGS AU58
$71
1939 50C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (23/3153). PCGS Population (10/4811). Mintage: 6,820,808. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$118
1939 50C --Counting Wheel Damage--ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/2843). PCGS Population (8/4450). Mintage: 6,820,808. Num...
$31
1939 50C MS68 PCGS. ...
$5,612
1939 50C MS64 NGC. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 6,820,808. ...
$129
1939 50C MS65 NGC. Housed in a Generation 4.0 fatty holder. CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 6,820,808....
$537
1939 50C MS67 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 199 in 67, 18 finer (2/26). CDN: $515 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 6,820,808. ...
$1,525
1939 50C MS66 PCGS. CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 6,820,808. ...
$305
1939 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Unc Details--Wheel Mark (PCGS).
$72
1939 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-63 (NGC).
$48
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