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1942 (S) Walking Liberty Half Dollar

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1942

Denomination

Half Dollar

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Walking Liberty Half Dollars 1916-1947

Designer

Adolph Alexander Weinman

Mintage

12,708,000

Composition

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Weight

12.5g

Diameter

30mm

Edge

Reeded

Value Estimates

$39 - $123

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

$70,500 MS67 04-27-2023 Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Description

The 1942 (S) Walking Liberty Half Dollar represents a San Francisco Mint issue from the Walking Liberty Half Dollars 1916-1947 series. The U.S. Mint produced 12.7 million examples, making this ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 18% of 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. Produced during World War II, when the Mint altered coin compositions to conserve strategic metals for the war effort. Coined at the San Francisco Mint, which transitioned from Gold Rush-era production to its modern role producing proof and collector issues. Estimated market value ranges from $39 to $123 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 #6617.