All Walking Liberty half dollars are 90% silver, so even in very poor condition they are generally worth more than $10 per piece. As illustrated above, Walking Libs that are key dates and/or are in uncirculated condition can be worth hundreds or thousands of dollars.
What’s the value of a 1942 Walking Liberty Half Dollar?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1942 Walking Liberty Half Dollar value at an average of $9.00, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $85. (see details)…
How much is a Walking Liberty half dollar worth?
No surprise here, the beauty of the Walking Liberty half dollar makes them one of the favorites of collectors. The right coin at auction can reach hundreds of dollars. The series is covered in detail with grading images and coin value charts. Silver price forms the base value of the Franklin Half.
Is the Walking Liberty half in mint condition?
Walking Liberty halves are in a transitional phase, every pre 1934 half is collectible in Extremely Fine grade while many in lesser condition, move with the price of silver. Later date Walking Liberty halves, minted after 1934, are in collector range in the Mint State grade.
How can you tell the value of a Walking Liberty Coin?
Carefully examine your coins, separating them by “Grade”. The difference in value from the lower conditions to the higher more collectable grades is often very large. Greater detail in the gown and skirt lines of Liberty separates a coin in “Fine” condition from one in the lower “Good” condition.
Who is the creator of the walking half dollar?
History of the Liberty Walking Half Dollar. The Walking Liberty half dollar is a coin issued by The United States Mint from 1916 until 1947 and has a face value of fifty cents. The coin was designed by Adolf A. Weinman and replaced the earlier Barber half dollar that was designed by Charles E.
