1942 Die Strikethrough Half Dollar MS FS-901 Values

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Melt: $27.73 (0.3617 oz Silver)

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1942 Die Strikethrough Half Dollar MS FS-901 Values

Details

Two areas in the lower reverse field show raised marks resembling an S.

up This coin is made of 90% silver; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $27.73

Obverse: 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: 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.

Basic Information

GSID:

351934

Coin Date:

1942

Denomination:

50c / 50 Cents

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

47,818,000

Coinage Type:

Walking Liberty half dollar

Coinage Years:

1916-1947

Composition:

90% silver; 10% copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Die Strikethrough

Variety 2:

FS-901

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.9

Weight:

12.5 gr

Weight:

0.475 oz

Precious Metal Weight:

0.3617 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

30.6 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Adolph A. Weinman

Obverse Designer:

Adolph A. Weinman

Reverse Designer:

Adolph A. Weinman

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