Lot 179
1940-1942 US Silver Half Dollars
Sold October 23, 2025
- Price realized
- $250
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $250-400
Origin: United States
Denomination: Half Dollar
Year: 1940-1942
Mint: 1940 Philadelphia, 1941 Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco; 1942 Philadelphia
Grade: Various Conditions
Metal: Silver
Weight: 244.7g total
Additional Description: The U.S. Silver Half Dollars from 1940 to 1942 were struck during a pivotal moment in American history, as the nation stood on the brink of entering World War II. These coins belong to the revered Walking Liberty series, designed by Adolph A. Weinman, whose striking depiction of Liberty striding toward the sunrise remains one of the most celebrated in American numismatics. Composed of 90% silver, the coins from these years circulated widely in a country emerging from the Great Depression and preparing, both economically and militarily, for global conflict.
The 1940–1942 issues reflect the strength and optimism of a nation on the move—Liberty’s outstretched arm symbolizing hope, and the eagle on the reverse, vigilance. These coins were not only used in daily commerce but also became part of the war-era economy, as silver itself grew more strategically important.
Lot details
- Lot
- 179
- Closed
- October 23, 2025
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