6-17-11>> All Walking Liberty Half dollars from 1940 to 1947 regardless of mintmarks, in average circulated condition are valued the same at $16.00.
The values will go up and down along with the price of silver.
If the coin has any wear the value is for the silver about $12.00
The 1942 Walking Liberty half dollar is a very common date coin of the series. Average circulated coins are value at $17.00-$18.00
That generic description could apply to both a 1942 half-dollar and a dime. Please see the appropriate question for more information: "What is the value of a 1942 US half dollar?" "What is the value of a 1942 Mercury dime?"
Walking Liberty Half Dollars will never have a "W" mintmark. Instead, that is the designer's signature. If your Walking Liberty Half Dollar has a mintmark, it will be on the left side of the coin near the branch that the Eagle is perched upon. 1942 was a common year of Walking Liberty half dollars and they are worth about $12.75 for their silver content, unless the coin is in mint state, in which case the coin might be worth more to a collector.
The value of a 1942 half dollar, specifically the Walking Liberty half dollar, typically ranges from $10 to $20 for coins in circulated condition. However, if the coin is in uncirculated or high-grade condition, its value can increase significantly, potentially reaching $50 or more. Additionally, the value can vary based on factors such as mint mark, rarity, and market demand. It's advisable to consult a current coin price guide or a professional coin dealer for an accurate appraisal.
Still no 1942 silver dollar US coin. If you mean a 1942 US half dollar it's worth $7.00-$9.00 in circulated condition.
If the coin has any wear the value is for the silver about $12.00
If the coin has any wear the value is for the silver about $12.00
All half dollars dated 1947 and earlier carry a picture of Miss Liberty.
The 1942 Walking Liberty half dollar is a very common date coin of the series. Average circulated coins are value at $17.00-$18.00
The coin is considered a solid silver but is not pure silver. 1964 was the last year for the solid silver coin.
A 1942 half dollar weighs 12.5 grams.
Take it to your local coin dealer or try selling it on eBay.
Look at the coin again, it's a Walking Liberty half dollar not a dollar and is a very common date with low retail values of $15.00-$16.00 for most circulated coins. No US dollar coins exist dated 1942.
That generic description could apply to both a 1942 half-dollar and a dime. Please see the appropriate question for more information: "What is the value of a 1942 US half dollar?" "What is the value of a 1942 Mercury dime?"
Walking Liberty Half Dollars will never have a "W" mintmark. Instead, that is the designer's signature. If your Walking Liberty Half Dollar has a mintmark, it will be on the left side of the coin near the branch that the Eagle is perched upon. 1942 was a common year of Walking Liberty half dollars and they are worth about $12.75 for their silver content, unless the coin is in mint state, in which case the coin might be worth more to a collector.
A half dollar coin weighs 11.34 grams and a dollar coin weighs 8.1 grams so if you use subtraction then the answer would be 3.33.