What is the value of a 1943 US half dollar?

Answer 1

Despite its age this is a fairly common coin as collectibles go. All Walking Liberty half dollars were made of 90% silver, but 1943 is not a rare year. In lower grades the coin's value is mostly determined by the value of the silver it contains.

Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter at roughly the 8:00 position. It may be blank or there may be a D or S. (The W on the front of the coin is the designer's monogram and not a mint mark.)

Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 11/2010:

No mint mark (Philadelphia):

Very worn condition - $8

Moderately worn - $9

Slightly worn - $9

Almost no wear - $16

Uncirculated - $32 to $5,200 depending on quality

"D" mint mark (Denver):

Very worn - $8

Moderately worn - $9

Slightly worn - $9

Almost no wear - $24

Uncirculated - $38 to $5,560

"S" mint mark (San Francisco):

Very worn - $8

Moderately worn - $9

Slightly worn - $9

Almost no wear - $22

Uncirculated - $37 to $3,450

DISCLAIMER: The retail values quoted are the best available, but may vary due to market fluctuations. Also the wholesale (buying) price of a coin will be less than the selling (retail) price. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

Answer1943 Liberty Walking half dollar: With no mint mark, fine condition-$8.00, uncirculated-$40.00. With D mint mark, fine condition-$8.00, uncirculated-$65.00. With S mint mark, fine condition-$8.00, uncirculated-$50.00.

All Liberty Walking Half Dollars dated form 1940-1945 regardless of date or mint marks are valued the same per grade (G-4 Thu EF-40) at $7.00-$9.00 Only AU grades and Mint state coins have higher values. These "war years" coins saw a lot of use and most show heavy wear.