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This is the first issue of Walkers from the Philadelphia Mint in the 1940’s and the least common. Still extremely common with coins through the AU range worth no more than the scrap silver value. The date is readily available in Mint State up to MS67. Only its finest grade, MS68, is scarce. A beautiful issue with an incredible strike that comes with either bright white luster or luminous golden toning.
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:
6710
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:
1940
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
9,156,000
Coinage Type:
Walking Liberty half dollar
Coinage Years:
1916-1947
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6609
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Coin Value History
1940 50c MS
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1940 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $60.00 | $1,234 |
| MS68 |
|
$9,000 | $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 – $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
1940 50C MS65 NGC. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 9,167,279. ...
$139
1940 50C MS66 PCGS. CDN: $195 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 9,167,279. ...
$293
1940 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-67 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ. OGH.
$3,416
1940 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-69 (NGC).
$39,040
1940 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-68 (PCGS).
$7,320
1940 50C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $86 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 9,167,279. ...
$124
1940 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. AU-58 (PCGS).
$85
1940 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-63 (PCGS). OGH Generation 2.1.
$72
1940 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-67+ (PCGS). CAC.
$1,800
50C 1940 PCGS MS62 OGH
$94
1940 50C --Artificial Toning--NCS. UNC60 Details. NGC Census: (0/5567). PCGS Population (7/4712). Mintage: 9,167,279. Numism...
$48
1940 50C MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (9/2870). PCGS Population (6/4466). Mintage: 9,167,279. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $34. (#6609...
$23
1940 50C
$13
Multiple Coin Lot...
$187
1940 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-65 (PCGS). Gold CAC. CMQ-X. OGH.
$1,220
1940 50C MS66 NGC. CDN: $195 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 9,167,279. ...
$244
1940 50C MS67 PCGS. CDN: $535 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 9,167,279. ...
$561
1940 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-68 (PCGS). OGH.
$6,100
1940 50C MS64 NGC. CDN: $86 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 9,167,279. ...
$94
1940 50c PCGS AU58
$41
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