In the 20th century, the first time Walking Liberty dollars were introduced, and their minting started in 1916. They are famous due to their design and still come in high value. The value of the 1943 half dollars also important due to its features mint mark and condition. Here we will cover different factors for finding value. So let’s get started with 1943 Half Dollar Coin Value.
History of the 1943 Half Dollar
The first Walking Liberty half dollars made in 1916. Their design was changed with dimes and quarters. In 1915 Robert W. Woolley after joining the US Mint as director suggested replacing coin designs that in used for many years. So he replaced the design made by Mint’s chief engraver, Barber. Design competitions are arranged for quarters, half dollars, and dimes. The design of sculptors Polasek, Weinman, and MacNeil was selected.
There were a total of 77,986,000 1943 half dollar coins made out of them 1943 No Mint mark half dollar 53,190,000, 1943 D half dollar 11,346,000, 1943 S half dollar 13,450,000
1943 half dollar Value Chart
| Grade | 1943 No Mint mark half dollar Value | 1943 D half dollar Value | 1943 S half dollar Value |
| Good | $14 | $14 | $14 |
| Very good | $16 | $16 | $16 |
| Fine | $17 | $17 | $17 |
| Very fine | $19 | $19 | $19 |
| Extra fine | $24 | $24 | $24 |
| AU | $22 | $26 | $26 |
| MS 60 | $55 | $55 | $55 |
| MS 63 | $54 | $85 | $69 |
| Proof 65 | $165 | $190 | $225 Prooflike: $1,050 |
Features of the 1943 Half Dollar
Obverse of the 1943 Half Dollar
The front side of Half Dollar comes with a photo of Liberty stepping toward the rising sun. There is laurel and oak branches in her hand that is symbols of USA greatness and glory in the military and civil spheres. Lady Liberty has a flowing dress and comes with the US flag over the shoulder and their right hand is directed forward and to the sky. That is a symbol of freedom spirit in the new country.
The LIBERTY word is also written on this side and the motto IN GOD WE TRUST and minting date can also seen there.
Reverse of 1943 Walking Liberty half-dollar
The back side of coins comes with bold eagle spread wings setting on mountain rock. This symbol of fearlessness and the US spirit. There is an eagle have mountain pine sapling in the right talon. Over the top motto E PLURIBUS UNUM written.
The country name UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is also written on this side and the denomination is HALF DOLLAR there.
Some other features of 1943 Walking Liberty Half Dollars are
- Its face value is 50 cents
- Comes with a round shape and its composition is 90% silver and 10% copper
- Coin silver weight is 0.36169 troy ounces
- The coin weight is 0.44092 ounces and the thickness is 0.08464 inches
1943 No Mint mark half-dollar value
53,190,000 1943 Walking Liberty half dollars made by P mint. There is no mint mark on these coins. Due to high circulation, their value is low and can get in circulated condition at about 14 dollars. The mint state can be about 25000 dollars.
The 1943 Walking Liberty half dollars with MS 68+ grade coins sold for $120,000
The XF45 grade coins are about 24 dollars and can be about 55 dollars for the MS60 grade.
MS65 gem coins are about 165 dollars and MS67 grade are high value. Its value range is about 675 dollars to 2250 dollars
For different grades value is
- MS 60= $28 to $33.6
- MS 61 =$32 to $38.4
- MS 62 =$39 to $46.8
- MS 63 =$46 to $55.2
- MS 64 =$77 to $84
- MS 65 =$83 to $99.6
- MS 66 =$146 to $175.2
1943 D Half Dollar Value
1943 S half-dollar value
There were 13,450,000 Walking Liberty half dollars made by S mint in 1943. The value of circulated coins is about 14 dollars and uncirculated conditions are higher. That can be sold for 5000 dollars. MS67+ grade sold for $66,000 at an auction.
MS65 grades are about 225 dollars or higher. MS67 grade coins are rare and have a value of about 8250 dollars. Proof 1943 S half dollars are of MS64 to MS65+. A coin at the bottom of that scale is of $600. One at the top end is $1,100.
Rare 1943 Half Dollar Error List
Double Die Obverse
A double die error comes when the die is struck with the hub. That resulted in doubling on design. After doubling shifted to coins strcuk with that die. The half-dollar struck at D mint comes with a doubling effect on the front side. That can be seen below Lady Liberty’s chin. Coins with this error of MS65 grade are about 235 dollars.
Off-center Error
It is a common error and occurs when die strike coins are put on improper die configuration. This error is five to 95 percent based on striking from the center. Their value is based on a percentage of strikes and coins with more than 50 percent off-center are high value with a clear minting date.
Half Dollar Struck On Peruvian Half Sol Planchet
In some conditions, coins were struck with the wrong planchet that occurred for half dollars struct at S mint. In place of standard silver planceht, strcuk on planchet for a Peruvian half sol. it is a rare error and the MS63 grade is more than $21,000.
half dollar struck on a El Salvador 25 centavos planchet
The US Mint made different coin series for El Salvador, some with half-dollar coins made on the 25-centavos planchet. Coins with this error are about 15,000 dollars.
Valueable 1943 Walking Liberty half-dollar
- 1943 MS 68+ half dollar = $120,000 sold in 2021
- 1943 S MS 67+ half dollar=$66,000 sold in 2021
- 1943 D MS 68 half dollar= $51,175 sold in 2006
1943 Half-Dollar Details
- Types: Walking Liberty Half Dollar
- Total Mintage: 53,190,000
- Obverse & Front Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
- Edge: Reeded
- Diameter: 30.6mm
- Thickness: 1.8mm
- Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
- Weight: 12.5g
1943 Half Dollar Grading
| Number | Grade |
|---|---|
| 1 | Basal State-1 |
| 2 | Fair |
| 3 | Very Fair |
| 4, 5, 6 | Good |
| 7, 8, 10 | Very Good |
| 12, 15 | Fine |
| 20, 30 | Very Fine |
| 40 | Extremely Fine |
| 50 | About Uncirculated |
| 60 | MS |
| 65 | MS |
| 70 | MS |