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The 1938-D is quite unique within the Walking Liberty Half Dollar Series as circulated grades are rare and Mint State pieces are simply scarce. Only the 1921 and 1921-D have lower mintages as just 491,600 of this date were struck (minuscule for this era of this series). Overall, the issue is very attractive with strong strikes and white luster.
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:
6739
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-D
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
491,600
Coinage Type:
Walking Liberty half dollar
Coinage Years:
1916-1947
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6605
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Coin Value History
1938-D 50c MS
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1938-D 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$6,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $5,000 | $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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1938-D 50C XF45 PCGS. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 491,600. ...
$165
1938-D 50C VF20 ANACS. Mintage 491,600. ...
$74
1938-D 50C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 491,600. ...
$1,342
1938-D 50C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: 66 in 53, 1585 finer (12/25). CDN: $185 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 491,600. ...
$195
1938-D 50C MS66 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 202 in 66, 25 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 491,600. ...
$2,562
1938-D 50C MS67 PCGS. ...
$7,320
1938-D 50C AU58 PCGS. CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 491,600....
$504
1938-D 50C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $860 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 491,600. ...
$930
1938-D 50C XF40 PCGS. Mintage 491,600. ...
$124
1938-D 50C MS62 PCGS. Mintage 491,600. ...
$632
1938-D 50C VF25 PCGS. Mintage 491,600. ...
$69
1938-D 50C AU55 PCGS. Mintage 491,600. ...
$336
1938-D 50C VF35 PCGS. Mintage 491,600. ...
$99
1938-D 50C Fine 15 NGC. Mintage 491,600. ...
$69
1938-D 50C VF30 PCGS. Mintage 491,600. ...
$84
1938-D 50C -- Cleaned -- CACG Details. AU. Mintage 491,600....
$216
1938-D 50C Fine 12 NGC. Mintage 491,600. ...
$69
1938-D 50C MS63 NGC. Mintage 491,600. ...
$660
50C LOT OF 2 1938-D PCGS GRADED VG08
$82
1938-D 50c PCGS Genuine
$330
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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