1942 Half Dollars Liberty Walking ANACS AU-58

1942 Walking Liberty Half Dollar - ANACS AU-58

Offered here is an authentic 1942 Walking Liberty Half Dollar, struck at the Philadelphia Mint and certified by ANACS as AU-58.

The Walking Liberty Half Dollar was produced from 1916 through 1947 and is widely regarded as one of the most celebrated designs in American coinage. The 1942 issue was struck during World War II and had an original Philadelphia Mint mintage of 47,818,000 coins.

As a Philadelphia Mint issue, this coin carries no mintmark.

The obverse was designed by Adolph A. Weinman and depicts Liberty walking toward the rising sun, draped in the American flag and carrying branches of laurel and oak. This celebrated design later became the basis for the obverse of the American Silver Eagle beginning in 1986.

The reverse depicts a bald eagle perched on a mountain crag, with a mountain pine emerging from the rock. Both the obverse and reverse were designed by Weinman.

Struck in 90% silver and 10% copper, the coin has a standard weight of 12.50 grams and contains approximately 0.3617 troy ounce of silver.

Graded AU-58 by ANACS, this example is certified at the high end of the About Uncirculated range. Coins at the AU-58 level typically retain nearly complete design detail and substantial original luster, with only slight wear visible on the highest points.

Coin Details

Year: 1942

Mint: Philadelphia

Mintmark: None

Denomination: Half Dollar

Face Value: 50 Cents

Series: Walking Liberty Half Dollar

Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Silver Weight: 0.3617 Troy Ounce

Weight: 12.50 Grams

Diameter: 30.60 mm

Edge: Reeded

Original Mintage: 47,818,000

Designer: Adolph A. Weinman

Certification: ANACS

Grade: AU-58

The combination of World War II era production, classic Walking Liberty design, 90% silver composition, near-Mint State AU-58 preservation, and ANACS certification makes this 1942 Walking Liberty Half Dollar an appealing addition to a certified U.S. type, Walking Liberty, or classic silver coin collection.

Please review all photographs and the ANACS certification label carefully for the exact appearance and condition of the coin offered.