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1916-S 50c MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3617 oz +1.12%
$20.61
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1916-S 50c MS
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The 1916-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar is a much tougher date, coming from a mintage of only 508,000, in which only 3 other dates in the series are lower. All grades are uncommon but become quite scarce in the MS60 to MS65 range. Mint State examples of this date are known to be fairly well struck with average luster. MS66’s are rare with just a couple of MS67’s that are extremely rare.

Obverse Description

Liberty portrayed standing on a rock, facing left, with flowing robes and her right hand outstretched with a star-covered drapery flowing behind her. I bright sun, with extended rays is rising from the horizon on the lower left. The word LIBERTY frames the periphery and date appears at the bottom center. and the motto IN GOD WE TRUST is in the right field. The mint mark appears below the motto.

Reverse Description

A large eagle perched on a rock, facing left with wings elevated in a defensive posture. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and HALF DOLLAR appear on the periphery. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM sits atop a small olive branch left of the eagle.

Catalog Information

GSID: 6712
Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
Reverse Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
Fineness: 0.9
Weight (gr): 12.5 gr
Weight (oz): 0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.3617 oz
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 30.6
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Coin Date: 1916-S
Denomination: 50c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: San Francisco
Mint Mark: S
Mintage: 508,000
Coinage Type: Walking Liberty half dollar
Coinage Years: 1916-1947
Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #: 6568
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1916-S 50c MS
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1916-S 50c MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3617 oz +1.12%
$20.61
GSID:6712 PCGS:6568 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1916-S 50c MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS67 CAC $79,000 $1,234
MS67 - $66,000 $1,234
MS66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS66 - $1,234 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234
AG3 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG3 - $1,234 $1,234
AG2 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG2 - $1,234 $1,234
P1 CAC $1,234 $1,234
P1 - $1,234 $1,234

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Auction Prices

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1916-S 50C VG10 PCGS. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 508,000. ...
1916-S 50C VG10 PCGS. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 508,000. ...
$177
Sold 10/6/2026
Heritage Auctions
1916-S 50C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: 99 in 12, 1566 finer (8/26). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage ...
1916-S 50C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: 99 in 12, 1566 finer (8/26). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage ...
$293
Sold 9/22/2026
Heritage Auctions
1916-S 50C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: 53 in 20, 1437 finer (8/26). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 508,00...
1916-S 50C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: 53 in 20, 1437 finer (8/26). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 508,00...
$476
Sold 9/22/2026
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1916-S 50C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: 22 in 45, 635 finer (7/26). CDN: $820 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 508,000. ...
1916-S 50C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: 22 in 45, 635 finer (7/26). CDN: $820 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 508,000. ...
$976
Sold 9/8/2026
Heritage Auctions
1916-S 50C MS65 PCGS. ...
1916-S 50C MS65 PCGS. ...
$7,320
Sold 9/4/2026
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1916-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-67 (NGC).
1916-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-67 (NGC).
$32,000
Sold 9/4/2026
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1916-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-62 (NGC). CAC. CMQ.
1916-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-62 (NGC). CAC. CMQ. CAC approved
$2,900
Sold 9/4/2026
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1916-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Unc Details--Altered Surfaces (PCGS).
1916-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Unc Details--Altered Surfaces (PCGS).
$1,400
Sold 7/1/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1916-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-61 (NGC).
1916-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-61 (NGC).
$2,196
Sold 6/24/2026
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Lot of (4) 1916-S Walking Liberty Half Dollars. AG-3 (NGC).
Lot of (4) 1916-S Walking Liberty Half Dollars. AG-3 (NGC).
$183
Sold 6/24/2026
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1916-S 50C Good 6 PCGS. CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 508,000. ...
1916-S 50C Good 6 PCGS. CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 508,000. ...
$149
Sold 6/23/2026
Heritage Auctions
1916-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. EF-40 (PCGS).
1916-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. EF-40 (PCGS).
$700
Sold 6/3/2026
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1916-S 50C VG8 PCGS. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 508,000. ...
1916-S 50C VG8 PCGS. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 508,000. ...
$134
Sold 5/19/2026
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1916-S 50C MS64 PCGS. ...
1916-S 50C MS64 PCGS. ...
$3,782
Sold 5/1/2026
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1916-S 50C MS66 NGC. ...
1916-S 50C MS66 NGC. ...
$14,030
Sold 3/26/2026
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1916-S 50C AU58 PCGS. CDN: $2,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 508,000. ...
1916-S 50C AU58 PCGS. CDN: $2,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 508,000. ...
$2,196
Sold 1/17/2026
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1916-S 50C MS63 PCGS. ...
1916-S 50C MS63 PCGS. ...
$3,660
Sold 1/15/2026
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1916-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. VF-35 (ANACS). OH.
1916-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. VF-35 (ANACS). OH.
$576
Sold 10/27/2025
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1916-S 50C Good 4 PCGS. Mintage 508,000. ...
1916-S 50C Good 4 PCGS. Mintage 508,000. ...
$89
Sold 4/8/2025
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1916-S 50C AU55 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (15/145). Mintage 508,000. ...
1916-S 50C AU55 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (15/145). Mintage 508,000. ... CAC approved
$2,640
Sold 2/18/2025
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