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The 1938 Walking Liberty Half Dollar comes from a mintage of just over four million. This is only notable because it is the lowest of all the Philadelphia mint issues of the so called common Walker era from 1934 to 1946. Therefore, it is ever so slightly scarcer in Mint State than the rest of the bunch. Relatively common through MS66, then a bit tougher in MS67 and very rare in MS68 as just a few exist. Overall, the issue is very attractive with strong strikes and luster. Pretty golden color is often found with this date.
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:
6708
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:
1938
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,110,000
Coinage Type:
Walking Liberty half dollar
Coinage Years:
1916-1947
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6604
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Coin Value History
1938 50c MS
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1938 50c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$23,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $19,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1938 50C MS64 ANACS. Mintage 4,118,152. ...
$134
1938 50C MS65+ PCGS. CAC. Ex: Betty's Walkers. CAC: 112 in 65, 208 finer (12/25). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. M...
$415
1938 50C MS66 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 141 in 66, 67 finer (12/25). CDN: $430 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 4,118,152....
$854
1938 50C AU58 PCGS. CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 4,118,152....
$89
1938 50C MS67+ PCGS....
$5,520
1938 50C MS62 PCGS. Mintage 4,118,152. ...
$99
1938 50C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (245/1939). PCGS Population: (442/3618). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 4,1...
$149
1938 50c NGC AU55
$67
1938 50C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (24/2260). PCGS Population: (8/4115). CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 4,118,1...
$124
1938 50C --Cleaning--Genuine PCGS. This PCGS number ending in 92 suggests cleaning as the reason, or perhaps one of the reas...
$55
1938 50C MS68 PCGS. ...
$18,400
1938 50C AU50 ICG. NGC Census: (5/1772). PCGS Population (5/2984). Mintage: 4,118,152. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS c...
$16
1938 50C --Cleaned--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/1606). PCGS Population (2/2670). Mintage: 4,118,152. Numismedia Wsl...
$75
1938 50c PCGS AU53
$38
1938 XF40 ANACS. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (...
$30
1938 50C MS64 PCGS. Mintage 4,118,152. ...
$134
1938 50C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 4,118,152. ...
$268
1938 50C MS66 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 140 in 66, 66 finer (10/25). CDN: $430 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 4,118,152. ...
$840
1938 50c PCGS AU58
$96
1938 50C MS67 NGC. Mintage 4,118,152. ...
$960
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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