1939-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar – 90% Silver – Ungraded Coin
Coin Overview
This listing is for a 1939-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar, struck at the San Francisco Mint. Containing 90% silver, this is a classic and highly collectible piece of United States numismatic history. Designed by renowned sculptor Adolph A. Weinman, the coin is widely considered one of the most beautiful designs ever produced for U.S. coinage.
The "S" mint mark identifies this as a San Francisco issue. With a total mintage of 2,552,000, the 1939-S is the scarcest of the three 1939-dated Walking Liberty half dollars. Despite being struck in a modern facility that replaced the old "Granite Lady" mint in 1937, these coins are known for having a nice, white luster and a strong strike. It is a valued reminder of pre-World War II America.
Design & Specifications
| Denomination | 50 Cents (Half Dollar) |
| Year of Issue | 1939 |
| Mint Mark | S (San Francisco) – located on the reverse side, under the tree branch near the left rim |
| Mintage | 2,552,000 |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| Weight | 12.5 grams |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Designer | Adolph Alexander Weinman |
Obverse (Heads Side)
The obverse features a full-length figure of Lady Liberty striding confidently toward the sun. Her right arm is outstretched, and her left arm carries laurel and oak branches, symbolizing civil and military glory. She wears the Stars and Stripes as a cape, with stars in the background. The inscriptions LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST appear alongside the date, 1939.
Reverse (Tails Side)
The reverse shows a powerful bald eagle perched on a rocky mountain crag with wings outstretched, ready to take flight. The inscriptions read UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, and HALF DOLLAR. The S mint mark is placed below the olive branch near the left rim.
Value & Condition
This coin is being sold in its ungraded state, meaning it has not been professionally assessed by a third-party grading service like PCGS or NGC. The value of an ungraded coin can vary significantly based on its physical condition.
