The "AW" is the designers monogram not a mintmark, the mintmark would be to the left under the olive branch. Circulated coins from 1940-1945 are all valued at $7.00-$9.00. Only coins showing very little wear have higher values.
The value of a 1943 Canadian silver dollar is determined by its condition. They range from $9.00 all the way to $50.00.
The coin is only worth about $10.00 just for the silver, the "W" adds nothing to the value. Any coin with counter-stamped letters or numbers is reduced to bullion or face value.
W is the monogram of the designer, A. A. Weinmann. The mint mark location is on the back side, at the 8:00 position
The "W" you see is the designer's monogram, Adolph Weinman. All Liberty Walking Half dollars have it. Mintmarks for this series of half's are on the reverse to the left of the tip of the rock the eagle is on. 1943 is a common date and most coins are valued at $7.00-$9.00
Please see the Related Question for estimated values. "W" is the designer's monogram rather than a mint mark. At that time the mint mark position on half dollars was located on the reverse side, and in any case the West Point Mint has never struck circulation coins.
W is the designer's initial (A. A. Weinman). The mint mark location is on the back at roughly the 8:00 position - blank, D, or S. Regardless of mint mark, 1943 is not a rare date for half dollars. As of 01/2009 it's worth $6 - $8 for its silver content.
W hat is the value of a 1885 silver dollar
W hat is the value of a 1885 silver dollar
8-5-11>>> The AW you see is Adolph A. Weinman's monogram, he designed the coin. It appears on all Walking Liberty half dollars and Mercury Head dimes.
It's the designer's monogram, Adolph Weinman. All Liberty Walking half dollars have it.
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The "W" represents the designers name , A. A. Weinman.
The W on a Walking Liberty half isn't a mint mark. It's the monogram of A. A. Weinman who designed the coin, so it doesn't affect its value in any way. The mint mark is at roughly the 8:00 position on the back of the coin - blank, D, or S.