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1923-S 50c MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3617 oz +13.77%
$13.72
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The 1923-S is the rarest of the 3 Walking Liberty Half Dollars issued between 1921 and 1929 from AU and up. Common up to AU where it then becomes scarce. At MS60 to MS64 it becomes rare, leaving gems at varying levels of extreme rarity from MS65 to MS67. Frosty luster and certain levels of toning can be found somewhat easily. Beware, the strikes for this date are very weak with rare strongly struck pieces bringing premiums.

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. The mintmark is small, and placed below the olive branch near the left rim.

Catalog Information

GSID: 6725
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: 1923-S
Denomination: 50c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: San Francisco
Mint Mark: S
Mintage: 2,178,000
Coinage Type: Walking Liberty half dollar
Coinage Years: 1916-1947
Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #: 6586
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Coin Value History
1923-S 50c MS
Value By Grade
1923-S 50c MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3617 oz +13.77%
$13.72
GSID:6725 PCGS:6586 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS67 CAC $79,000 $1,234
MS67 - $66,000 $1,234
MS66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS66 - $1,234 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234
AG3 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG3 - $1,234 $1,234
AG2 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG2 - $1,234 $1,234

Auction Prices

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1923-S 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 40 in 53, 552 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 2,178...
$1,769
Sold 1/17/2026
Heritage Auctions
1923-S 50C AU58 PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,270
Sold 1/15/2026
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1923-S 50C MS64+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$12,810
Sold 1/15/2026
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1923-S 50C MS63 PCGS. ...
$5,124
Sold 1/15/2026
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1923-S 50C MS65+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$34,160
Sold 1/14/2026
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1923-S 50C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 59 in 35, 780 finer (12/25). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 2,178,0...
$702
Sold 1/13/2026
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1923-S 50C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: 86 in 15, 1045 finer (12/25). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage ...
$129
Sold 12/30/2025
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1923-S 50C VF20 NGC. NGC Census: 51 in 20, 534 finer (11/25). CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 2,178,000. ...
$264
Sold 12/9/2025
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1923-S 50C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (60/894). Mintage 2,178,000. ...
$432
Sold 9/9/2025
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1923-S 50C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (74/612). Mintage 2,178,000. ...
$1,110
Sold 6/3/2025
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1923-S 50C AU55 PCGS....
$2,880
Sold 1/17/2025
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1923-S 50C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (74/800). Mintage 2,178,000. ...
$432
Sold 11/19/2024
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1923-S 50C AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (20/335). PCGS Population: (41/553). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 2,1...
$1,920
Sold 3/31/2024
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1923-S 50C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (65/666). NGC Census: (29/384). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 2,17...
$872
Sold 3/26/2024
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1923-S 50C MS62 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (64/291). NGC Census: (39/168). CDN: $4,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Minta...
$7,200
Sold 9/17/2023
Heritage Auctions
1923-S 50c NGC MS61
$3,525
Sold 10/10/2022
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1923-S 50c NGC F12
$95
Sold 3/28/2022
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1923-S 50c PCGS VG-10
$55
Sold 5/25/2020
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1923-S 50c PCGS AG-03
$20
Sold 10/28/2019
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1923-S 50c PCGS VG-08
$35
Sold 9/30/2019
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