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Word War II abruptly ended the production of proofs leaving this series cut very short. The 1942, as a final year of issue, is a great proof Walking Liberty Half Dollar type coin from a mintage of 21,120. It is common overall but scarcer in PR67 and PR68. The few PR69's are extremely rare. Interestingly enough, a handful of Cameo examples do exist in NGC holders.
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:
6783
Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1942
Reverse Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF DOLLAR, E PLURIBUS UNUM
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
12.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3617 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1942
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
21,120
Coinage Type:
Walking Liberty half dollar
Coinage Years:
1936-1942
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6642
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Coin Value History
1942 50c PR
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1942 50c PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR69 |
|
$36,000 | $1,234 |
| PR69 | - | $33,500 | $1,234 |
| PR68 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $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 |
Walking Liberty Half Dollar 50c 1936-1942 PR [Type]
![Walking Liberty Half Dollar 50c 1936-1942 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/192xxx/e5ab4f21-beed-46f6-965f-0a812b3717d2.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $185 – $30,000
1936 50c PR
Worth: $700 – $70,000
1937 50c PR
Worth: $310 – $13,000
1938 50c PR
Worth: $265 – $7,250
1939 50c PR
Worth: $240 – $6,600
1940 50c PR
Worth: $195 – $5,000
1941 50c PR
Worth: $185 – $30,000
Walking Liberty Half Dollar Set 50c 7 Coins PR
Worth: $2,175 – $110,850
1942 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Proof-66 (PCGS). CAC.
$732
1942 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Proof-67 (PCGS). CAC.
$976
1942 50C PR68 NGC. CDN: $2,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR68. Mintage 21,120. ...
$2,440
1942 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Proof-69 * (NGC).
$29,280
1942 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Proof-65 (PCGS). CAC. OGH Rattler.
$976
1942 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Proof-62 (PCGS).
$390
1942 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Proof-64 (PCGS). CAC. OGH Generation 1.2 Rattler.
$480
1942 50C PR63 PCGS. Mintage 21,120. ...
$288
1942 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Proof. Unc Details--Altered Surfaces (PCGS).
$336
1942 50C -- Harshly Cleaned -- ANACS. Proof 60 Details. Mintage 21,120....
$169
1942 50C PR61 NGC. NGC Census: (17/4621). PCGS Population: (27/6899). CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR61. Mintage 21,12...
$212
1942 50C PR58 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (2/5645). NGC Census: (3/4023). Mintage: 21,120. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$184
1942 50C PR55 NGC. NGC Census: (2/3930). PCGS Population (2/5528). Mintage: 21,120. (#6642)...
$126
1942 50C PR66 NGC. CDN: $505 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 21,120. ...
$641
1942 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Proof-67 (PCGS). CAC. OGH.
$1,403
1942 50C PR68 PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,796
1942 50C PR69 NGC. ...
$22,800
1942 50C PR65 NGC. CAC. CAC: 220 in 65, 1049 finer (11/25). CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 21,120....
$500
1942 50C PR62 PCGS. Mintage 21,120. ...
$288
1942 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Proof-64 (PCGS).
$360
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