1942 finds the U.S. on a full war footing and production of the Walking Liberty half dollar is ramped up to new highs. This was the last year for proof versions of the Walker to be produced with 21,120 be minted. But finding a well struck one is difficult due to poor handling and less than perfect strikes.
The Philadelphia mint produces 47,818,000 coins, Denver 10,973,800 and San Francisco creates 12,708,000 of the silver half dollars. Poor strikes due to using dies too long and improper striking pressures dominate those released from San Francisco. The same problems plague both Philadelphia and Denver coins but to a lesser degree and are more widely available in mint state grade. Several varieties of the coins are well known.
Below you'll find several listings of the 1942 Walking Liberty half dollar. See one that you're interested in simply click on the link to find out more about that particular coin.
 1942, Walking Liberty Half Dollar $25.99 Time Remaining: 55m Buy It Now for only: $52.99 |
 1942 WALKING LIBERTY HALF DOLLAR AU SILVER BEAUTIFUL COLLECTOR GIFT *L@@K $ WL15 $28.95 Time Remaining: 1h 45m Buy It Now for only: $28.95 |
 VG 1942-D SILVER WALKING LIBERTY HALF DOLLAR $19.99 Time Remaining: 3h 39m Buy It Now for only: $22.99 |
 VG 1942-S SILVER WALKING LIBERTY HALF DOLLAR $19.99 Time Remaining: 3h 43m Buy It Now for only: $22.95 |
 TWO 90% SILVER 1942 WALKING LIBERTY HALF DOLLARS IN VF CONDITION $28.91 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 4h 29m |
 1942 D WALKING LIBERTY HALF DOLLAR $18.99 Time Remaining: 9h 8m Buy It Now for only: $20.89 |
 1942-S Walking Liberty --- Silver Half Dollar $17.99 Time Remaining: 10h 7m |
 3 WALKING LIBERTY HALF DOLLARS 1944,1942,1943 D,ALL DAMAGED $29.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 11h 34m |
 1942 WALKING LIBERTY 50c MS66 PCGS $215.00 Time Remaining: 11h 40m Buy It Now for only: $215.00 |
 1942, Walking Liberty Half Dollar, *****High Quality***** $19.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 12h 18m |
 1942 P 50C Walking Liberty Half Dollar (PCGS MS65+ Plus) $184.95 Time Remaining: 12h 19m Buy It Now for only: $184.95 |
 1942 PCGS MS65 Walking Liberty Half Dollar - a128 $175.00 Time Remaining: 13h 40m Buy It Now for only: $175.00 |
 1942, Walking Liberty Half Dollar $30.00 Time Remaining: 13h 41m |
 1942 Liberty Walking Half Dollar $10.00 Time Remaining: 13h 42m |
 1942 S Liberty Walking Half Dollar Silver Coin $20.00 Time Remaining: 13h 43m |
