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1938-D 50c MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3617 oz +0.3%
$22.03
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1938-D 50c MS
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The 1938-D is quite unique within the Walking Liberty Half Dollar Series as circulated grades are rare and Mint State pieces are simply scarce. Only the 1921 and 1921-D have lower mintages as just 491,600 of this date were struck (minuscule for this era of this series). Overall, the issue is very attractive with strong strikes and white luster.

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.

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. The mintmark is small, and placed below the olive branch near the left rim.

Catalog Information

GSID: 6739
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: 1938-D
Denomination: 50c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Denver
Mint Mark: D
Mintage: 491,600
Coinage Type: Walking Liberty half dollar
Coinage Years: 1916-1947
Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #: 6605
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1938-D 50c MS
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1938-D 50c MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3617 oz +0.3%
$22.03
GSID:6739 PCGS:6605 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1938-D 50c MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
OGP* - $750.00 $1,234
MS67 CAC $6,500 $1,234
MS67 - $1,234 $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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1938-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-65 (PCGS).
1938-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-65 (PCGS).
$854
Sold 9/24/2026
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1938-D 50C XF45 PCGS. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 491,600. ...
1938-D 50C XF45 PCGS. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 491,600. ...
$144
Sold 9/22/2026
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1938-D 50C AU50 PCGS. CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 491,600. ...
1938-D 50C AU50 PCGS. CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 491,600. ...
$183
Sold 9/8/2026
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1938-D 50C MS66 PCGS. CDN: $1,625 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 491,600. ...
1938-D 50C MS66 PCGS. CDN: $1,625 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 491,600. ...
$1,647
Sold 9/8/2026
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1938-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-64 (NGC). CMQ. OH.
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$1,769
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1938-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-67 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. CAC approved
$8,540
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1938-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar. AU-58 (PCGS).
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$561
Sold 8/19/2026
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1938-D 50C MS62 PCGS. CDN: $580 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 491,600. ...
1938-D 50C MS62 PCGS. CDN: $580 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 491,600. ...
$671
Sold 7/21/2026
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1938-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
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Sold 6/22/2026
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1938-D 50C VF20 PCGS. CDN: $74.96 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 491,600. ...
1938-D 50C VF20 PCGS. CDN: $74.96 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 491,600. ...
$84
Sold 5/26/2026
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1938-D 50C VF30 NGC. CDN: $85.91 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 491,600. ...
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1938-D 50C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. XF40 Details. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 491,600....
1938-D 50C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. XF40 Details. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 491,600....
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Sold 5/19/2026
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1938-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-63 (PCGS).
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1938-D 50C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: 66 in 53, 1585 finer (12/25). CDN: $185 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 491,600. ...
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$195
Sold 1/20/2026
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Sold 12/22/2025
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$69
Sold 7/22/2025
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Sold 4/15/2025
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