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Proof Walking Liberty half dollars are popular collectibles. While the Walking Liberty half dollar was originally released in 1916, the first proof specimens were not struck until 1936, as the United States Mint had not officially struck proof coinage for collectors for a two-decade period spanning from 1916 through 1936.
Once proof coinage resumed in 1936, it continued until 1942, which was the first full year of active US military involvement in World War II. By that time, the US Mint switched gears and once again put the production of proof coinage on hiatus due to the need to focus on striking circulating coinage to nourish a hungry wartime economy.
The scarcest proof Walking Liberty half dollars are those made in the 1930s, though all Walking Liberty proof halves are considerably scarce. Enthusiasts with deep pockets prefer proof Walking Liberty half dollars with deep mirror surfaces and frosted, cameo devices. Such pieces are extremely desirable yet also very challenging to find and virtually always command a healthy premium over listed prices when they hit the market.
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.
Book Reference
Designer: Adolph A. Weinman. Weight: 12.5 grams. Composition: .900 silver, .100 copper (net weight .36169 oz. pure silver). Diameter: 30.6 mm. Edge: Reeded. Mints: Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco.
Key to Collecting: Today, examples for a type set are plentiful, particularly those in the late 1930’s, and especially, the 1940’s. Worn pieces abound, but you should opt for a Mint State coin as they are readily available and inexpensive.
Aspects of Striking and Appearance: Finding a certified gem Mint State coin of a particular date/mintmark might be easy, depending on the year, but finding a sharply struck coin can be a virtual impossibility. Check the high parts of Liberty’s skirt, the details of her cape, the fingers of her hand, and the details of her head. Very few examples will pass muster in this regard. The reverse is usually better struck. Luster varies from issue to issue. Most 1916 and many 1917 halves have wide, flat rims and matte-like luster, quite different from that seen on later dates.
Proof Coins: Proofs were made beginning in 1936 and continuing through 1942 and are usually fairly well struck. Most Proofs of 1941 are from over-polished dies with the AW monogram of the designer no longer present.
Catalog Information
GSID:
77708
Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, [Date]
Reverse Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF DOLLAR, E PLURIBUS UNUM
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
12.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3617 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
1936-1942
Coin Date:
Walking Liberty Half Dollar
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Walking Liberty half dollar
Coinage Years:
1936-1942
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6635
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Coin Value History
Walking Liberty Half Dollar 50c 1936-1942 PR [Type]
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Walking Liberty Half Dollar 50c 1936-1942 PR [Type]
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR69 |
|
$36,000 | $1,234 |
| PR69 | - | $33,500 | $1,234 |
| PR68 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $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 |
1936 50c PR
Worth: $650 – $70,000
1937 50c PR
Worth: $300 – $13,000
1938 50c PR
Worth: $250 – $6,600
1939 50c PR
Worth: $220 – $6,600
1940 50c PR
Worth: $175 – $5,000
1941 50c PR
Worth: $165 – $30,000
1942 50c PR
Worth: $165 – $30,000
Walking Liberty Half Dollar Set 50c 7 Coins PR
Worth: $2,020 – $110,200
1936 50C PR65 NGC. The 1936 is the first proof issue of the series. This first-year Gem proof is fully brilliant with glimm...
$3,142
1939 50C PR66 NGC. CDN: $690 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 8,808. ...
$793
1942 50C PR67 PCGS. CDN: $630 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 21,120. ...
$915
1940 50C PR64 ANACS. Mintage 11,279. ...
$366
1941 50C PR68 PCGS. CAC. ...
$11,590
1942 50C PR63 PCGS. Mintage 21,120. ...
$288
1940 50C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Proof Details. PR60. Mintage 11,279....
$216
1942 50C PR62 PCGS. Mintage 21,120. ...
$288
1936 50C PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (27/1981 and 0/55+). NGC Census: (6/1381 and 0/37+). CDN: $960 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$840
1941 50C No "AW" PR45 ANACS. Mintage 15,412....
$139
1942 50C PR69 NGC. ...
$22,800
1937 50C PR55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/2478). NGC Census: (0/1563). Mintage 5,728. ...
$276
1940 50C PR58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/3359). NGC Census: (0/2310). Mintage 11,279. ...
$192
1936 50C PR50 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/1301). PCGS Population: (0/1876). Mintage 3,901. ...
$240
1942 50C PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .91 suggests Artificial Color as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons...
$322
1936 50C --Scratched--PR40 ANACS. AU Details Net PR40. NGC Census: (0/1249). PCGS Population (0/1555). Mintage: 3,901. (#66...
$431
1938 50C PR65 PCGS. CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 8,152. ...
$610
1941 50C PR66 PCGS. CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 15,412. ...
$512
1942 50C PR67 NGC. CDN: $630 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 21,120. ...
$702
1939 50C PR64 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 45 in 64, 629 finer (11/25). CDN: $420 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 8,808. ...
$492
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