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1942-S 50c

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
AG3 $13.81
G4 $14.49
G6 $14.49
VG8 $14.49
VG10 $14.49
F12 $14.49
F15 $14.49
VF20 $14.49
VF25 $14.49
VF30 $14.49
VF35 $14.49
XF40 $17.19
XF45 $21.24
AU50 $27.00
AU53 $29.70
AU55 $32.40
AU58 $33.75
MS60 $48.60
MS61 $55.00
MS62 $65.00
MS63 $93.00
MS64 $130.00
MS65 $273.00
MS66 $624.00
MS67 $24,000.00
AG3 CAC $13.81
G4 CAC $14.49
G6 CAC $14.49
VG8 CAC $14.49
VG10 CAC $14.49
F12 CAC $14.49
F15 CAC $14.49
VF20 CAC $14.49
VF25 CAC $14.49
VF30 CAC $14.49
VF35 CAC $14.49
XF40 CAC $20.34
XF45 CAC $24.93
AU50 CAC $32.40
AU53 CAC $35.64
AU55 CAC $38.88
AU58 CAC $40.50
MS60 CAC $58.00
MS61 CAC $66.00
MS62 CAC $78.00
MS63 CAC $112.00
MS64 CAC $150.00
MS65 CAC $328.00
MS66 CAC $749.00
MS67 CAC $36,000.00

Apr Data

984 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1942-S 50C MS65 PCGS. Mintage 12,708,000. 65 HA 216 01/21/2025
    1942-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-64 (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 96 01/15/2025
    1942-S 50C MS65 PCGS. Mintage 12,708,000. 65 HA 159 12/24/2024
    1942-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-64 (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 168 12/18/2024
    1942-S 50C MS66+ PCGS. CAC. Mintage 12,708,000. 66 HA 1,560 12/16/2024
    1942-S 50C MS64 NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (69/433). Mintage 12,708,000. 64 HA 124 12/10/2024
    1942-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC. 65 Stacks Bowers 336 11/25/2024
    1942-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC. OGH Rattler. 65 Stacks Bowers 780 11/25/2024
    1942-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-66 (PCGS). 66 Stacks Bowers 432 11/25/2024
    1942-S 50C MS64 PCGS. Mintage 12,708,000. 64 HA 90 11/12/2024
    1942-S 50C MS64 NGC. Mintage 12,708,000. 64 HA 104 11/05/2024
    1942-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-65 (PCGS). OGH Generation 1.2 Rattler. 65 Stacks Bowers 312 10/23/2024
    1942-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. OGH Generation 2.1. 64 Stacks Bowers 144 10/23/2024
    1942-S 50C MS66 NGC. Mintage 12,708,000. 66 HA 480 10/22/2024
    1942-S 50C MS64 PCGS. Mintage 12,708,000. 64 HA 94 10/15/2024
    1942-S 50C MS64 PCGS. Mintage 12,708,000. 64 HA 89 10/01/2024
    1942-S 50C MS65 PCGS. Mintage 12,708,000. 65 HA 164 09/24/2024
    1942-S 50C MS66+ NGC. Mintage 12,708,000. 66 HA 780 09/03/2024
    1942-S 50C MS64 PCGS. Mintage 12,708,000. 64 HA 101 08/27/2024
    1942-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-65 (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 192 08/22/2024
    1942-S 50C MS66+ PCGS. CAC. Mintage 12,708,000. 66 HA 1,620 08/18/2024
    1942-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-66+ (PCGS). CAC. 66 Stacks Bowers 2,040 08/17/2024
    1942-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-67 (PCGS). 67 Stacks Bowers 11,700 08/13/2024
    1942-S 50C MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (683/14). NGC Census: (290/31). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 66 HA 720 08/12/2024
    1942-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-64 (NGC). 64 Stacks Bowers 120 08/07/2024
    1942-S 50C MS66 NGC. Mintage 12,708,000. 66 HA 384 08/06/2024
    1942-S 50C MS66 NGC. Mintage 12,708,000. 66 HA 420 08/06/2024
    1942-S 50C MS64 PCGS. Mintage 12,708,000. 64 HA 94 06/18/2024
    1942-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-67 (NGC). 67 Stacks Bowers 7,200 06/17/2024
    1942-S 50C MS66+ NGC. NGC Census: (290/31 and 77/0+). PCGS Population: (683/14 and 164/3+). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC 66 HA 810 06/16/2024
    1942-S 50C MS67 NGC. 67 HA 5,640 06/14/2024
    1942-S 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4047/3713). NGC Census: (2424/1484). CDN: $105 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintag 64 HA 109 06/10/2024
    1942-S 50C MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (681/14). NGC Census: (274/29). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 66 HA 1,380 06/10/2024
    1942-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-65 (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 264 06/05/2024
    1942-S 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3017/694). NGC Census: (1169/303). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 65 HA 228 05/21/2024
    1942-S 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (680/14). NGC Census: (274/29). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 12,7 66 HA 504 05/14/2024
    1942-S 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (290/28). PCGS Population: (681/14). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 12,70 66 HA 360 05/07/2024
    1942-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-65 (PCGS). OGH Generation 3.1. 65 Stacks Bowers 192 04/24/2024
    1942-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-66 (PCGS). CAC. 66 Stacks Bowers 660 04/24/2024
    1942-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-64 (NGC). 64 Stacks Bowers 96 04/24/2024
    1942-S 50C MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (681/14). NGC Census: (274/29). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 66 HA 690 04/23/2024
    1942-S 50C MS66 PCGS. EX: DiCioccio Collection. PCGS Population: (681/14). NGC Census: (274/29). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for N 66 HA 492 04/23/2024
    1942-S 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3016/694). NGC Census: (1169/303). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 65 HA 192 04/16/2024
    1942-S 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (681/14). NGC Census: (274/29). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 12,7 66 HA 552 04/16/2024
    1942-S 50C MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (681/14). NGC Census: (274/29). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 66 HA 720 04/16/2024
    1942-S 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3014/690). NGC Census: (1165/302). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 65 HA 192 04/09/2024
    1942-S 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3014/690 and 63/158+). NGC Census: (1165/302 and 15/63+). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for 65 HA 186 04/09/2024
    1942-S 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3014/690 and 63/158+). NGC Census: (1165/302 and 15/63+). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for 65 HA 180 04/09/2024
    1942-S 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3014/690 and 63/158+). NGC Census: (1165/302 and 15/63+). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for 65 HA 186 04/09/2024
    1942-S 50C MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (681/14). NGC Census: (273/29). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 66 HA 5,040 04/09/2024
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      NNP Encyclopedia data is provided in cooperation with Whitman Brands, based on catalog data organized by the Greysheet Identification System (GSID).

      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 6617
      Coin Date: 1942-S
      Denomination (Short): 50c
      Denomination (Long): 50 Cents
      Desg: MS
      Mint Mark: S
      Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
      Mintage: 12,708,000
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Walking Liberty half dollar
      Coinage Years: 1916-1947
      Mint Location: San Francisco
      Diameter: 30.6
      Fineness: 0.9
      Weight (Grams): 12.5
      Weight (Ounces): 0.36169
      Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
      Edge: Reeded
      Obverse Description: Liberty portrayed standing on a rock, facing left, with flowing robes and her right hand outstretched with a star-covered drapery flowing behind her. I bright sun, with extended rays is rising from the horizon on the lower left. The word LIBERTY frames the periphery and date appears at the bottom center. and the motto IN GOD WE TRUST is in the right field.
      Reverse Description: A large eagle perched on a rock, facing left with wings elevated in a defensive posture. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and HALF DOLLAR appear on the periphery. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM sits atop a small olive branch left of the eagle. The mintmark is small, and placed below the olive branch near the left rim.
      General Notes: The 1942-S is tougher than most 1940’s Walkers as a gem. They are accessible in Mint State up to and including MS66, with MS67’s being very rare and much more valuable. Major warning that the strikes for this date are very weak with rare strongly struck pieces bringing premiums. Liberty’s left hand is almost certain to lack complete detail. Although quality white luster is not a problem for this date.
      PCGS #: 6617
      NGC ID: 24S8
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