USA ½ dollar Walking Liberty 1939
USA, San Francisco
Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ½ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 142 |
| Mintage | 2,600,000 |
| Metal | Silver 0.900 |
| thickness | 1.8 mm |
| diameter | 30.6 mm |
| weight | 12.5 g |
Obverse:
Liberty
Creators:
Adolph Alexander Weinman (WA)
IN GOD WE TRUST
LIBERTY
Reverse:
Bird
Description:
Eagle
Creators:
Adolph Alexander Weinman (WA)
E PLURIBUS UNUM
HALF DOLLAR
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
The San Francisco Mint had not coined any circulating half dollars since 1937, and its return to this denomination in 1939 produced a similar quantity to that of 1937-S. Well struck gems can be located for this date, and examples grading through MS-66 are plentiful. The number drop for the MS-67 grade, but there are still enough certified to satisfy the more advanced collectors. The DDO variety for this date is so similar to those of 1939(P) and 1939-D that it likely represents working hub doubling that was then transferred to working dies for all three mints.Read More
