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1942-D 50c MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3617 oz +13.77%
$13.72
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The 1942-D is the least common for the Denver Mint issues in the Walking Liberty Half Dollar Series for those struck in the 1940's. It is readily available in Mint State including gem grades up to MS67, which are a bit tougher. The finest MS68 is scarce as only a handful exist. Overall, the issue is very attractive with strong strikes and either blazing white luster or nice toning in some cases.

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: 6753
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: 1942-D
Denomination: 50c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Denver
Mint Mark: D
Mintage: 10,973,800
Coinage Type: Walking Liberty half dollar
Coinage Years: 1916-1947
Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #: 6615
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Coin Value History
1942-D 50c MS
Value By Grade
1942-D 50c MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3617 oz +13.77%
$13.72
GSID:6753 PCGS:6615 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS68 CAC $53,000 $1,234
MS68 - $38,500 $1,234
MS67 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS67 - $1,234 $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

Auction Prices

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1942-D 50C MS67 PCGS. Ex: Betty's Walkers. CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 10,973,800. ...
$586
Sold 1/27/2026
Heritage Auctions
1942-D 50C MS66 PCGS. CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 10,973,800. ...
$171
Sold 1/20/2026
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1942-D 50C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $115 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 10,973,800....
$114
Sold 12/30/2025
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1942-D 50C MS64 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $66 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 10,973...
$84
Sold 12/15/2025
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1942-D 50C MS68 NGC....
$4,080
Sold 5/1/2025
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1942-D 50C MS63 PCGS. This piece is housed is a first-generation "rattler" holder. Mintage 10,973,800....
$180
Sold 12/9/2024
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1942-D/D 50C Repunched Mintmark, RPM-002, MS62 ANACS. Ex: Flynn plate. Mintage 10,973,800.Flynn Reference and Cross R...
$69
Sold 3/4/2024
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1942-D 50C Doubled Die Obverse, DDO-001, AU50 ANACS. Ex: Flynn plate. Mintage 10,973,800.Flynn Reference and Cross Re...
$51
Sold 3/4/2024
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1942-D 50c NGC AU58
$39
Sold 5/1/2023
DLRC
1942-D 50C -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. This PCGS number ending in 92 suggests Cleaning as the reason, or perhaps one of th...
$47
Sold 8/7/2012
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1942-D 50C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (34/5847). NGC Census: (20/3354). Mintage: 10,973,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/...
$27
Sold 8/17/2008
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1942-D 50C --Cleaned--ANACS. MS 60 Details. NGC Census: (1/3048). PCGS Population (6/5394). Mintage: 10,973,800. Numismedia ...
$23
Sold 9/26/2006
Heritage Auctions
1942-D 50C XF40--Whizzed--ANACS, AU Details. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $4.00....
$13
Sold 2/13/2005
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Multiple Coin Lot...
$77
Sold 6/4/1995
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1942-D 50C MS67 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 127 in 67, 1 finer (12/25). CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 10,973,800....
$732
Sold 1/20/2026
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1942-D 50C MS66 PCGS. CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 10,973,800....
$183
Sold 1/20/2026
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1942-D 50C MS65 NGC. CAC. CAC: 224 in 65, 422 finer (10/25). CDN: $115 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 10,973,800. ...
$129
Sold 12/2/2025
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1942-D 50C MS64 ANACS. Mintage 10,973,800....
$84
Sold 9/2/2025
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1942-D 50C MS68 PCGS....
$36,000
Sold 7/20/2023
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1942-D 50C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (441/4033). PCGS Population: (727/7544). CDN: $51 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 10...
$61
Sold 8/1/2023
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