1942-S 50C MS66 Certification #25644831, PCGS #6617

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Expert Comments

David Hall

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.

PCGS #

6617

Designer

Adolph Alexander Weinman

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

12708000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

193

Pop Lower

9470

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

Auctions - PCGS Graded

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	600000	R-1.5	54 / 66 TIE	54 / 66 TIE
All Grades	50000	R-2.5	43 / 66 TIE	43 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	7500	R-3.5	42 / 66 TIE	42 / 66 TIE

Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.
65 or Better	600000
All Grades	50000
60 or Better	7500

Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.
65 or Better	R-1.5
All Grades	R-2.5
60 or Better	R-3.5

Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	54 / 66 TIE
All Grades	43 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	42 / 66 TIE

Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	54 / 66 TIE
All Grades	43 / 66 TIE
60 or Better	42 / 66 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
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
3	MS67 PCGS grade

#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