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This issue has an extremely high mintage and therefore massive survival estimate for collectors. The 1942 is a Walking Liberty Half Dollar type coin that is only worth the value of the scrap silver content if graded less than Mint State. Widely available in all Mint State grades through MS67, with just the finest MS68 being scarce. As a common, affordable type coin it makes a beautiful appearance with a very strong strike and fantastic luster.
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:
6744
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:
1942
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
47,818,000
Coinage Type:
Walking Liberty half dollar
Coinage Years:
1916-1947
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6614
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Coin Value History
1942 50c MS
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1942 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $50.00 | $1,234 |
| MS68 |
|
$26,500 | $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
1942 50C MS66 NGC. CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 47,839,120. ...
$201
1942 50C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS63 ANACS. Die 1. Formerly FS-009. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 47,839,12...
$207
1942 50C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 47,839,120. ...
$84
1942 50C MS67 NGC. CDN: $505 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 47,839,120. ...
$464
1942 50C MS65 NGC. CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 47,839,120. ...
$94
1942 50C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, AU53 PCGS. CAC. Formerly FS-009. PCGS Population: 1 in 53, 120 finer (10/25). CDN: $5...
$74
1942 50C MS68 PCGS....
$9,600
1942 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-62 (ANACS). ANA OH.
$72
1942 50C Doubled Die Reverse, DDR-001 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU55. Ex: Flynn plate. Mintage 47,839,120....
$94
1942 50C FS-101 AU58 ANACS. Mintage 47,839,120. Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: DDO-001, FS-101 (008.5). Tre...
$50
1942 50C Doubled Die Obverse, DDO-002, MS61 ANACS. Ex: Flynn plate. Mintage 47,839,120.Flynn Reference and Cross Refe...
$61
1942 50c NGC AU55
$37
1942 50C Walking Liberty Half Dollar -- Struck on Cracked Blank -- VF20 ANACS....
$69
1942 50C Walking Liberty Half Dollar -- Double Struck, Second Strike Off Center -- XF45 NGC. ...
$2,880
1942 50C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, VF35 PCGS. (FS-009). PCGS Population: (1/109). NGC Census: (1/81). VF35....
$53
1942 50C Walking Liberty Half Dollar -- Curved Clip -- VF25 ANACS. (12.37 grams). From The Don Bonser Error Coin Coll...
$50
1942 50C --Altered Surfaces-- Genuine PCGS. This PCGS number ending in 94 suggests Altered Surfaces as the reason, or perha...
$22
1942 50C --Cleaned, Lamination--XF40 ANACS. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (9/11661). PCGS Population (11/16566). Mintage: 47,839...
$11
1942 50c PCGS F15
$9
1942 50C
$9
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