The value of a 1937 Walking Liberty half dollar depends on several factors, including its mint mark, condition (grade), rarity, and silver content.
- Circulated condition:
– According to the NGC Price Guide, as of August 2025, a Walking Liberty Half Dollar from 1937 in circulated condition is worth between $17 and $50.
– The melt value for the silver content is around $13.96 (as of 8/13/2025), according to [NGC].
- Uncirculated condition:
– In pristine, uncirculated condition, these coins can sell for as much as $17,000.
– [According to Greysheet] , the value range for uncirculated 1937 Walking Liberty half dollars can be between $21.00 and $23,000.
- 1937-D (Denver Mint):
– Circulated: Worth between $17.25 and $185 as of July 2025, according to [the NGC Price Guide].
– Uncirculated: Can sell for as much as $20,000.
– [Greysheet reports] the value range for uncirculated 1937-D 50c MS to be $21.00 – $26,000.
- 1937-S (San Francisco Mint):
– [Greysheet lists] the value range for uncirculated 1937-S 50c MS between $21.00 and $4,800.
- Proof coins:
– Proof coins, minted with a special finish for collectors, can be quite valuable. 1937 Proof Walking Liberty halves are considered rare and valuable.
- Mint Mark: Coins from the Denver (“D”) and San Francisco (“S”) mints, especially in higher grades, are generally more valuable than those from the Philadelphia Mint (no mint mark) due to lower mintages.
- Condition (Grade): Coins in uncirculated or high-grade condition (e.g., MS-60 and above) fetch significantly higher prices than those in circulated condition.
- Rarity: Lower mintage numbers and survival rates contribute to a coin’s rarity and can increase its value.
- Silver Content: The melt value of the silver in the coin contributes a base value, which was around $13.96 as of August 2025.
How much silver is in a 1937 half dollar?
Great question! The new half dollar design was minted using 90 % silver and 10 % copper at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints.