Similar in mintage to the 1938 with 8,808 coins struck, the 1939 (PR) is more common in most all grades. It is readily available up to PR67 which is a bit tougher. Only the PR68 is scarce for this issue. The one PR69 is unique and very rare. The 1939 is known for having plenty of stunning gems available with eye appeal that will not disappoint.
| coinage-type | Walking Liberty half dollar |
| desg | PR |
| designer | Adolph A. Weinman |
| diameter | 30.6 |
| edge | Reeded |
| fineness | 0.9 |
| material | 90% silver; 10% copper |
| mintage | 8,808 |
| ngc-id | 27V7 |
| 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. |
| pcgs-link | 6639 |
| pcgs-number | 6639 |
| 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. |
| weight-grams | 12.5 |
| weight-ounces | 0.36169 |
| year-display | 1936-1942 |