1942 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
$78,000 MS68+ 06-16-2021 Stack's Bowers
Description
Part of the Walking Liberty Half Dollars 1916-1947 series, the 1942 Walking Liberty Half Dollar is a half dollar from the Philadelphia Mint. The U.S. Mint produced 47.8 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 67% 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. Produced during World War II, when the Mint altered coin compositions to conserve strategic metals for the war effort. The Philadelphia Mint, America's oldest coin-making facility, has struck coins continuously since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $39 to $96 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 #6614.
External References
Error Varieties(7)
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1942 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1942 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
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