1939-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar
The 1939-D Walking Liberty half dollar design came about when Adolph Weinman won a design competition held by the Commission of Fine Arts. He was commissioned to design this coin as well as the dime. But this design wasn’t the first design he created for the Walking Liberty. He created several designs that were rejected before this design was finally approved. Like other coins from Denver, there is a D mint mark. Strike is generally good, but some coins show a weakness on Lady Liberty’s left thumb. The luster is usually a bright white.
1939-D Walking Liberty Silver Half Dollar Value
The 1939-D Walking Liberty half dollar value starts with $9 for a low-grade circulated coin to as much as $43 for higher grade uncirculated coins. The mintage for the 1939-D Walking Liberty silver half dollar is high, making it one of the most available of the Denver 1930’s series. In uncirculated grades, it is about as rare as the 1939 but in the Superb or higher conditions it is more rare. Even though this Walking Liberty half dollar was released as the Great Depression was ending, collecting coins by the roll was becoming popular. In poor condition the value of the silver content is roughly equal to the numismatic value of the coin. This coin is about of equal value to coin collectors as silver collectors. Both values are much higher than the half dollar face value . Walking Liberty half dollar key dates exclude this coin from the Denver mint.
Type of coin: Half dollar
Year: 1939-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar
Mint Mark: Denver
Total mintage: 4,267,800
Metal content: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Face value: 50 cents
Weight: 12.5 grams
Edge: Reeded
Designer: Adolph Alexander Weinman
Diameter: 30 millimeters