The 1942 Walking Liberty Half Dollar was struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 90% silver. Its circulation-strike mintage was 47,839,120 coins.
Condition & Photos
Medium gray surfaces with moderate circulation wear, scattered contact marks, and fine lines across Liberty and the surrounding fields. The date and major design elements remain clear, while the reverse retains visible eagle and branch detail with softer high points. No numerical grade is assigned.
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The obverse features Liberty walking toward the rising sun while carrying laurel and oak branches, paired with an American bald eagle perched on a rocky outcrop on the reverse.
Coin Details
- Year: 1942
- Mint: Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Denomination: 50 Cents
- Mintage: 47,839,120 circulation strikes
- Composition: 90% Silver / 10% Copper
- Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
- SKU: WLH0022
Collector Significance
This high-mintage wartime Philadelphia issue is a practical addition to a Walking Liberty half dollar date set or classic U.S. silver collection.