1939 Walking Liberty Half Dollar
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$49,938 MS68+ 04-28-2022 Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Description
Part of the Walking Liberty Half Dollars 1916-1947 series, the 1939 Walking Liberty Half Dollar is a half dollar from the Philadelphia Mint. With a mintage of 6.8 million, this is a less common issue — the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 50% of the year's production. The obverse features Liberty striding confidently toward the sunrise, draped in the American flag, carrying branches of laurel and oak symbolizing civil and military glory and the reverse displays an eagle perched on a mountain crag with wings partially unfurled, a sapling of mountain pine growing beside it. Struck during the Great Depression, when mintages dropped sharply and the United States abandoned the gold standard in 1933. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $39 to $104 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #6606.
External References
Error Varieties(2)
1939 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1939 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
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