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Just like the Philadelphia and Denver Mint issues, it is the most common date of its decade from the San Francisco Mint yet the scarcest of the 1939’s. The 1939-S is plentiful in Mint State grades all the way through MS67, which is a high gem grade that is slightly tougher. MS68 is actually very rare as there are just a handful of this finest grade in existence. This date comes with nice white luster and an unusually strong strike for a San Francisco minted coin.
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:
6741
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:
1939-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
2,552,000
Coinage Type:
Walking Liberty half dollar
Coinage Years:
1916-1947
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6608
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Coin Value History
1939-S 50c MS
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1939-S 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| 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 |
1939-S 50C MS66 PCGS. Ex: Betty's Walkers. CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 2,552,000. ...
$439
1939-S 50C MS67 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 227 in 67, 0 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 2,552,000. ...
$2,074
1939-S 50C MS68 NGC. ...
$11,285
1939-S 50C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 2,552,000. ...
$268
1939-S 50C AU58 PCGS. CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 2,552,000....
$119
1939-S 50C MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 2,552,0...
$234
1939-S 50C MS64 CACG. Mintage 2,552,000....
$336
1939-S 50C MS62 CACG. Mintage 2,552,000. ...
$169
1939-S 50C Doubled Die Obverse, DDO-001 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. Ex: Flynn plate. Mintage 2,552,000....
$53
1939-S 50c PCGS AU55
$85
1939-S 50c PCGS XF45
$40
1939-S 50C Double Die Obverse, Die-1 MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (8/1782). PCGS Population (4/3230). Mintage: 2,552,000. Numism...
$123
1939-S 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (16/3315). NGC Census: (3/1827). Mintage: 2,552,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$57
1939-S 50C --Rev Improperly Cleaned, Stained--UNC NCS. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/1613). PCGS Population (0/3046). Mintage:...
$99
1939-S 50C MS66 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 309 in 66, 229 finer (12/25). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 2,552,000....
$671
1939-S 50C MS67 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (224/0). Mintage 2,552,000....
$2,520
1939-S 50C MS68 NGC. ...
$10,800
1939-S 50C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 2,552,000. ...
$266
1939-S 50C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (57/2078). PCGS Population: (110/3980). CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 2,5...
$95
1939-S 50C MS63 PCGS. Mintage 2,552,000. ...
$144
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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