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Proof Walking Liberty half dollars are popular collectibles. While the Walking Liberty half dollar was originally released in 1916, the first proof specimens were not struck until 1936, as the United States Mint had not officially struck proof coinage for collectors for a two-decade period spanning from 1916 through 1936.
Once proof coinage resumed in 1936, it continued until 1942, which was the first full year of active US military involvement in World War II. By that time, the US Mint switched gears and once again put the production of proof coinage on hiatus due to the need to focus on striking circulating coinage to nourish a hungry wartime economy.
The scarcest proof Walking Liberty half dollars are those made in the 1930s, though all Walking Liberty proof halves are considerably scarce. Enthusiasts with deep pockets prefer proof Walking Liberty half dollars with deep mirror surfaces and frosted, cameo devices. Such pieces are extremely desirable yet also very challenging to find and virtually always command a healthy premium over listed prices when they hit the market.
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:
77708
Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, [Date]
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
Variety:
1936-1942
Coin Date:
Walking Liberty Half Dollar
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Walking Liberty half dollar
Coinage Years:
1936-1942
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6635
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Coin Value History
Walking Liberty Half Dollar 50c 1936-1942 PR [Type]
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Walking Liberty Half Dollar 50c 1936-1942 PR [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| 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 |
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
1942 50c PR
Worth: $185 – $30,000
Walking Liberty Half Dollar Set 50c 7 Coins PR
Worth: $2,175 – $110,850
1938 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Proof-66 (NGC). CAC.
$1,098
1939 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Proof-64 (PCGS). CAC.
$561
1940 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Proof-67+ (PCGS). CAC.
$2,318
1937 50C PR65 NGC. CDN: $695 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 5,728. ...
$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-62 (PCGS).
$390
1940 50C PR63 PCGS. CDN: $310 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 11,279. ...
$354
1940 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Proof-66 (PCGS). CAC.
$793
1937 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Proof-61 (NGC).
$408
1940 50C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Proof Details. PR60. Mintage 11,279....
$216
1941 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. No AW. Proof-45 (ANACS).
$408
1937 50C PR55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/2478). NGC Census: (0/1563). Mintage 5,728. ...
$276
1940 50C PR58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/3359). NGC Census: (0/2310). Mintage 11,279. ...
$192
1936 50C PR50 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/1301). PCGS Population: (0/1876). Mintage 3,901. ...
$240
1936 50C --Scratched--PR40 ANACS. AU Details Net PR40. NGC Census: (0/1249). PCGS Population (0/1555). Mintage: 3,901. (#66...
$431
1939 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Proof-66 (NGC).
$915
1939 50C PR64 PCGS. CDN: $470 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 8,808. ...
$476
1942 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Proof-67 (PCGS). CAC.
$976
1936 50C PR65 PCGS. ...
$3,172
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