1942 Walking Liberty Half Dollar

1942 Walking Liberty Half Dollar — 90% Silver, Timeless American Art

The 1942 Walking Liberty Half Dollar is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful coins ever struck by the United States Mint. Produced during the early years of World War II, this 90% silver classic combines exceptional artistic merit with genuine precious metal content — making it equally at home in a silver stack or a fine numismatic collection.

Coin Specifications

• Year: 1942
• Mint Mark: Philadelphia (no mint mark), Denver (D), or San Francisco (S)
• Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
• Silver Content: 0.3617 troy oz per coin
• Weight: 12.50 grams
• Diameter: 30.6 mm

Real Silver Value

Each 1942 Walking Liberty Half Dollar contains 0.3617 troy ounces of pure silver, giving it tangible precious metal value tied directly to the silver spot price. Struck in the same 90% silver composition used for American coinage for over a century, this coin is a favorite among both collectors and silver stackers seeking historic coins with intrinsic value.

Adolph Weinman’s Masterpiece

Designed by the same sculptor behind the iconic Mercury Dime, the Walking Liberty Half Dollar is a triumph of American coin art. The obverse depicts a full-length Liberty draped in the American flag, striding confidently toward the sunrise — an image so beloved that it was chosen as the inspiration for the reverse of the modern American Silver Eagle bullion coin. The reverse features a majestic bald eagle perched on a mountain crag, wings partially spread and head held high.

First struck in 1916 and minted through 1947, the Walking Liberty series represents the artistic high point of 20th century American coinage. The 1942 date falls within the most heavily produced years of the series, offering accessible examples with strong collector and investment appeal.

A genuine piece of American silver history — beautiful, tangible, and enduring.