1942-D 50C MS(PCGS#6615)

Spring 2025 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4196

Grade

MS67+

Price

2,880

Lot Description

The 1942-D is the unsung key date issue among the late date Walking Liberty half dollars in the "short set" of 1941 to 1947. Despite a mintage of 10.9 million coins, it is surprisingly scarce in grades above MS-66. Writing in the 2008 reference <em>Collecting & Investing Strategies for Walking Liberty Half Dollars</em>, our own Jeff Ambio ranks the 1942-D as the rarest "short set" issue in Mint State, and the fifth rarest in grades of MS-65 and finer. As one of the finest examples known to PCGS and NGC, this brilliant Superb Gem is eagerly awaiting inclusion in an advanced collection.