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Doubling is evident on HALF DOLLAR, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, the olive branch, and the lower portion of the eagle.
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:
226461
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
Variety:
Doubled Die Reverse
Variety 2:
FS-801
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 #:
145159
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Coin Value History
1942 50c Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 MS
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1942 50c Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$5,250 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $4,400 | $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 |
Walking Liberty Half Dollar 50c 1916-1947 MS [Type]
Worth: $22 – $5,500
1916 50c MS
Worth: $24 – $60,000
1916-D 50c MS
Worth: $27 – $42,500
1916-S 50c MS
Worth: $36 – $66,000
1917 50c MS
Worth: $22 – $40,000
1917-D 50c Mintmark Obverse MS
Worth: $23 – $35,000
1917-D 50c Mintmark Reverse MS
Worth: $24 – $58,000
1917-S 50c Mintmark Obverse MS
Worth: $24 – $168,000
1917-S 50c Mintmark Reverse MS
Worth: $22 – $54,000
1918 50c MS
Worth: $22 – $18,500
1918-D 50c MS
Worth: $22 – $130,000
1918-S 50c MS
Worth: $22 – $100,000
1919 50c MS
Worth: $24 – $48,000
1919-D 50c MS
Worth: $28 – $300,000
1919-S 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $70,000
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 Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS64 PCGS. CAC. Formerly FS-009. PCGS Population: 21 in 64, 16 finer. CAC: 2 in 64, 6...
$288
1942 50C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS67 PCGS....
$2,880
1942 50C Doubled Die Reverse, DDR-001 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU55. Ex: Flynn plate. Mintage 47,839,120....
$94
1942 50C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, XF45 PCGS. (FS-009). PCGS Population: (6/105). NGC Census: (2/75). XF45....
$63
1942 50C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, VF35 PCGS. (FS-009). PCGS Population: (1/109). NGC Census: (1/81). VF35....
$53
1942 50C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS66+ PCGS. ...
$2,640
1942 50C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, AU58 PCGS. (FS-009). PCGS Population: (20/62). NGC Census: (18/32). AU58....
$74
1942 50C DDR, FS-801, MS65 PCGS. CAC. (FS-009). PCGS Population: (7/2). NGC Census: (5/1). MS65. ...
$432
1942 50C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS63 ANACS. (FS-009). Die-1. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (14/15)....
$129
1942 50C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS64 PCGS. (FS-009). PCGS Population: (11/8). NGC Census: (5/6)....
$240
1942 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. FS-801. Doubled Die Reverse. MS-67 (PCGS). CAC.
$5,520
1942 50C DDR, FS-801, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/102). NGC Census: (2/75). XF45. ...
$73
1942 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. FS-801. Doubled Die Reverse. MS-66+ (PCGS).
$4,320
1942 50C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, AU58 PCGS. (FS-009). PCGS Population (15/43). NGC Census: (16/33)....
$104
1942 50C Doubled Die Reverse FS-801 MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (3/1). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$306
1942 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. FS-801. Doubled Die Reverse. MS-67+ (PCGS). CAC.
$10,800
1942 50C Doubled Die Reverse FS-801 XF45 PCGS. (FS-009). PCGS Population (4/46). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$108
1942 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. FS-801. Doubled Die Reverse. MS-66+ (PCGS).
$3,120
1942 50C Double Die Reverse, FS-801, AU58 PCGS. Formerly (FS-009). PCGS Population (10/36). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$153
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