1942-S 50C (Regular Strike)
Series: Walking Liberty Half Dollars 1916-1947
PCGS MS67+
PCGS MS67+
PCGS MS67
- PCGS #:
- 6617
- Designer:
- Adolph Alexander Weinman
- Edge:
- Reeded
- Diameter:
- 30.00 millimeters
- Weight:
- 12.50 grams
- Mintage:
- 12,708,000
- Mint:
- San Francisco
- Metal:
- 90% Silver, 10% Copper
- Auction Record:
- $47,000 • MS67 • 04-24-2013 • Heritage Auctions
Major Varieties
- 1942-S 50C
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Current Auctions - PCGS Graded
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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| Survival Estimate | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 600,000 |
| 60 or Better | 50,000 |
| 65 or Better | 7,500 |
| Numismatic Rarity | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | R-1.5 |
| 60 or Better | R-2.5 |
| 65 or Better | R-3.5 |
| Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 54 / 66 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 43 / 66 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 42 / 66 TIE |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 54 / 66 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 43 / 66 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 42 / 66 TIE |
Condition Census What Is This?
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#1 MS67+ PCGS grade
“LuLu's Walking Liberty Half Set” Collection (PCGS Set Registry) |
#1 MS67+ PCGS grade
Legend Rare Coin Auctions 7/2017:220, $34,075 |
#3 MS67 PCGS grade
Heritage 4/2013:4303, $47,000 |
#3 MS67 PCGS grade
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#3 MS67 PCGS grade
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#3 MS67 PCGS grade
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#3 MS67 PCGS grade
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| #3 MS67 PCGS grade |
#3 MS67 PCGS grade
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#8 MS66+ PCGS grade
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The 1942-S is a scarce coin in Gem condition. It is almost as rare as the 1941-S and it is a little rarer than the 1943-S and 1944-S. All four issues have a problem with strike. Most 1942-S Walking Liberty half dollars have very weak detail on Ms. Liberty's left hand. Many frosty white lustrous examples do exist as original uncirculated rolls were saved. It's strike that is the stopper on this issue.
Regency XVI Preview | Legend Rare Coin Auctions | February 18, 2016
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