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The 1938-D is quite unique within the Walking Liberty Half Dollar Series as circulated grades are rare and Mint State pieces are simply scarce. Only the 1921 and 1921-D have lower mintages as just 491,600 of this date were struck (minuscule for this era of this series). Overall, the issue is very attractive with strong strikes and white 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. The mintmark is small, and placed below the olive branch near the left rim.
Catalog Information
GSID:
6739
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:
1938-D
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
491,600
Coinage Type:
Walking Liberty half dollar
Coinage Years:
1916-1947
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6605
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Coin Value History
1938-D 50c MS
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1938-D 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $750.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$6,500 | $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 – $150,000
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 – $150,000
1918-S 50c MS
Worth: $26 – $130,000
1919 50c MS
Worth: $27 – $48,000
1919-D 50c MS
Worth: $31 – $300,000
1919-S 50c MS
Worth: $28 – $70,000
1938-D 50C AU50 PCGS. CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 491,600. ...
$183
1938-D 50C MS66 PCGS. CDN: $1,625 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 491,600. ...
$1,647
1938-D 50C MS65 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 166 in 65, 236 finer (7/26). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 491,600. ...
$1,464
1938-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-67 (PCGS). CAC. OGH.
$8,540
1938-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-64 (NGC). CMQ. OH.
$1,769
1938-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar. AU-58 (PCGS).
$561
1938-D 50C MS62 PCGS. CDN: $580 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 491,600. ...
$671
1938-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$439
1938-D 50C VF20 PCGS. CDN: $74.96 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 491,600. ...
$84
1938-D 50C VF30 NGC. CDN: $85.91 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 491,600. ...
$104
1938-D 50C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. XF40 Details. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 491,600....
$109
1938-D 50C XF45 PCGS. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 491,600. ...
$207
1938-D 50C AU55 PCGS. CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 491,600. ...
$354
1938-D 50C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: 66 in 53, 1585 finer (12/25). CDN: $185 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 491,600. ...
$195
1938-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar. VG-10 (PCGS).
$65
1938-D 50C VF25 PCGS. Mintage 491,600. ...
$69
1938-D 50C VF35 PCGS. Mintage 491,600. ...
$99
1938-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-63 (PCGS). OGH.
$720
1938-D 50C Fine 15 NGC. Mintage 491,600. ...
$69
1938-D 50C Fine 12 NGC. Mintage 491,600. ...
$69
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