1942-D Half Dollars Liberty Walking NGC MS-64

1942-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar - NGC MS-64

Offered here is an authentic 1942-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar, struck at the Denver Mint and certified by NGC as MS-64.

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 Denver Mint produced 10,973,800 Walking Liberty Half Dollars in 1942, substantially fewer than the Philadelphia issue from the same year.

The coin bears the distinctive "D" mintmark identifying its Denver Mint origin.

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 MS-64 by NGC, this example is certified in Choice Mint State condition with no wear from circulation. Coins at the MS-64 level typically exhibit strong original luster and attractive overall eye appeal, with only minor contact marks or imperfections consistent with the assigned grade.

Coin Details

Year: 1942

Mint: Denver

Mintmark: D

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: 10,973,800

Designer: Adolph A. Weinman

Certification: NGC

Grade: MS-64

The combination of World War II era production, Denver Mint origin, classic Walking Liberty design, 90% silver composition, Choice Mint State preservation, and NGC MS-64 certification makes this 1942-D 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 NGC certification label carefully for the exact appearance and condition of the coin offered.