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The toughest date of all the 1940’s Walking Liberty Half Dollar, the 1940-S is underrated because the more common 1941-S receives more attention for being part of the popular short set. The 1940-S is readily available in Mint State up to MS66, which is slightly better. Only its finest MS67 is very scarce. A major warning with this issue is that it is known to have the weakest strike of all Walkers. Liberty is very often flat and without any detail vertically up the center of the device.
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:
6742
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:
1940-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
4,550,000
Coinage Type:
Walking Liberty half dollar
Coinage Years:
1916-1947
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6610
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Coin Value History
1940-S 50c MS
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1940-S 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$18,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $11,000 | $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 |
1940-S 50C MS64 ANACS. Mintage 4,550,000. ...
$149
1940-S 50C MS66+ PCGS. CAC. Ex: Betty's Walkers. CAC: 176 in 66, 7 finer (12/25). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. M...
$1,220
1940-S 50C MS63 PCGS. CDN: $76 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 4,550,000. ...
$104
1940-S 50C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 4,550,000. ...
$366
1940-S 50C MS62 PCGS. CDN: $55 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 4,550,000. ...
$99
1940-S 50C MS67 PCGS....
$12,000
1940-S 50c PCGS AU58
$82
1940-S 50c PCGS AU Details (Scratch)
$28
1940-S 50C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (28/2593). PCGS Population (7/4239). Mintage: 4,550,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$35
1940-S 50C MS60 ANACS. ...
$28
1940-S 50C MS64 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 4,550,...
$139
1940-S 50C MS66 PCGS. CAC. Housed in Generation 3.1 Green label holder CAC: 176 in 66, 7 finer (12/25). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bi...
$3,904
1940-S 50C MS63 PCGS. CDN: $76 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 4,550,000. ...
$99
1940-S 50C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $305 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 4,550,000. ...
$336
50C 1940-S PCGS MS62 OGH
$70
1940-S 50C MS67 PCGS....
$12,000
1940-S 50c NGC AU58
$75
1940-S 50c PCGS UNC Details (Cleaned)
$35
1940-S 50C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (28/2593). PCGS Population (7/4239). Mintage: 4,550,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$42
1940-S 50C MS60 ANACS. The latest Coin World "Trends" price ...
$34
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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