Half dollars in 1942 were produced at 3 US Mint facilities; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania {uses no mint mark}, Denver, Colorado {uses the letter "D" as a mint mark, San Francisco, California {uses the letter "S" as a mint mark.
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It's a Walking Liberty Half Dollar not a Standing Liberty half dollar and the value is about $6.00
Your coin is called a Walking Liberty half dollar and was minted for use in ordinary commerce. "American eagles" are large bullion coins minted since 1986 and sold to collectors and investors. They have an artificial denomination of $1 but aren't intended for spending. There's more information at the question "What is the value of a 1942 US half dollar?"
Please check again and post a new question. Dimes minted from mid-1916 to 1945 are called Mercury dimes. They carry a portrait of Miss Liberty wearing a winged Liberty cap which looks like the helmet worn by the Greek god Mercury. The Walking Liberty design was used on half dollars minted from 1916 to 1947
Please check again and post a new question. All quarters dated 1932 and later carry a picture of George Washington. The Walking Liberty design was used on half dollars minted from 1916 to 1947
It's a very common date. At present, it's worth around $10.