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The 1921-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar has a relatively low mintage of 548,000; which is a moot point as this issue has the lowest survival estimate and is viewed as the official key date of the series. Interestingly enough up to VF, it is not quite scarce at which point takes a massive jump into XF which is scarce. Then it becomes truly rare in the AU to low-end Mint State range. MS63 through MS66 are all extreme rarities at varying levels. Strikes of this date are somewhat average with decent luster and mostly white pieces as toning, is scarce.
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. The mintmark is small, and placed below the olive branch near the left rim.
Catalog Information
GSID:
6724
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:
1921-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
548,000
Coinage Type:
Walking Liberty half dollar
Coinage Years:
1916-1947
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6585
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Coin Value History
1921-S 50c MS
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1921-S 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$282,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $216,000 | $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]
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: $23 – $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
1921-S 50C Good 6 PCGS. CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 548,000. ...
$89
1921-S 50C VF35 PCGS. ...
$3,172
1921-S 50C Fine 12 ANACS. Mintage 548,000. ...
$268
1921-S 50C Fine 15 PCGS. CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 548,000. ...
$415
1921-S 50C Good 4 PCGS. CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . Mintage 548,000. ...
$74
1921-S 50C VF20 NGC. CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 548,000. ...
$793
1921-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. VF-30 (PCGS).
$1,769
1921-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. VF Details--Bent (PCGS).
$390
1921-S 50C MS63 PCGS. ...
$37,820
1921-S 50C MS64+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$61,000
1921-S 50C VG10 PCGS. CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 548,000....
$159
1921-S 50C VG8 PCGS. CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 548,000....
$109
1921-S 50C VF25 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 27 in 25, 110 finer (10/25). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 548,000. ...
$1,260
1921-S 50C XF40 NGC....
$2,880
1921-S 50C XF45 NGC....
$4,800
1921-S 50C AU50 PCGS....
$11,400
1921-S 50C MS65 PCGS. CAC....
$99,000
1921-S 50C MS66 NGC....
$138,000
1921-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-62 (PCGS).
$24,000
1921-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC.
$18,600
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