1933 (S) Walking Liberty Half Dollar
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Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$66,000 MS67 08-22-2021 Heritage Auctions
Description
Part of the Walking Liberty Half Dollars 1916-1947 series, the 1933 (S) Walking Liberty Half Dollar is a half dollar from the San Francisco Mint. With a mintage of 1.8 million, this is a scarce issue. The obverse features Liberty striding confidently toward the sunrise, draped in the American flag, carrying branches of laurel and oak symbolizing civil and military glory and the reverse displays an eagle perched on a mountain crag with wings partially unfurled, a sapling of mountain pine growing beside it. Low Depression-era mintage. Only struck at Philadelphia and San Francisco. Estimated market value ranges from $44 to $1.5K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #6591.
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