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The 1921 Philadelphia Mint Walkers come from a very low relative mintage of just 246,000. Only the Denver Mint issue of this date had a lower mintage. The 1921 is very scarce in circulated grades, very rare in Mint State and not a gem rarity like its counterpart minted in San Francisco that same year. It is known for a very strong strike, with many having nice luster and 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:
6703
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:
1921
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
246,000
Coinage Type:
Walking Liberty half dollar
Coinage Years:
1916-1947
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6583
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Coin Value History
1921 50c MS
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1921 50c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$81,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $60,000 | $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 |
1921 50C VF30 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 53 in 30, 609 finer. CAC: 14 in 30, 95 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for ...
$1,952
1921 50C XF40 NGC. NGC Census: 37 in 40, 279 finer (11/25). CDN: $2,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 246,000. ...
$2,257
1921 50C MS63 PCGS. CAC. ...
$9,760
1921 50C AU58 PCGS. CAC. ...
$7,930
1921 50C MS64 PCGS. ...
$13,420
1921 50C VG10 PCGS. CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 246,000....
$293
1921 50C VF25 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 56 in 25, 661 finer. CAC: 11 in 25, 109 finer (10/25). CDN: $880 Whsle. Bid for N...
$1,320
1921 50C Fine 12 ANACS. Mintage 246,000. ...
$370
1921 50C -- Artificially Toned -- ANACS. MS60 Details....
$4,920
1921 50C VG8 PCGS. CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 246,000. ...
$198
1921 50C Good 6 NGC. Mintage 246,000. ...
$169
1921 50C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (81/696). Mintage 246,000. ...
$840
1921 50C MS65 NGC....
$17,400
1921 50C AU50 PCGS....
$5,592
1921 50C Good 4 PCGS. Mintage 246,000. ...
$99
1921 50C MS62 PCGS....
$6,300
1921 50C AG3 NGC. NGC Census: (131/1687). PCGS Population: (171/2624). CDN: $68 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AG3 . Mintage 246,0...
$67
1921 NGC MS-61
$7,670
1921 50C Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (64/400). PCGS Population: (101/736). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage ...
$492
1921 50c NGC AU55+
$5,250
Walking Liberty Half Dollar 50c 1916-1947 MS [Type]
Worth: $21 – $5,500
1916 50c MS
Worth: $30 – $60,000
1916-D 50c MS
Worth: $22 – $42,500
1916-S 50c MS
Worth: $36 – $66,000
1917 50c MS
Worth: $21 – $30,000
1917-D 50c Mintmark Obverse MS
Worth: $22 – $35,000
1917-D 50c Mintmark Reverse MS
Worth: $23 – $58,000
1917-S 50c Mintmark Obverse MS
Worth: $23 – $168,000
1917-S 50c Mintmark Reverse MS
Worth: $21 – $54,000
1918 50c MS
Worth: $21 – $18,500
1918-D 50c MS
Worth: $22 – $130,000
1918-S 50c MS
Worth: $21 – $100,000
1919 50c MS
Worth: $23 – $48,000
1919-D 50c MS
Worth: $27 – $300,000
1919-S 50c MS
Worth: $22 – $70,000
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