1941 Walking Liberty Half Dollar
Strike Type
Coin Details
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
$50,400 MS68+ 06-16-2021 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1941 Walking Liberty Half Dollar is a half dollar produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Walking Liberty Half Dollars 1916-1947 series. The U.S. Mint produced 24.2 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 56% of the year's production. 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. Beginning of the "short set" commonly collected from 1941 to 1947. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $39 to $92 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 #6611.
