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1942 Half Dollar Value
A worn 1942 half dollar sells for about $23–28: its silver value plus a small collector premium.
Uncirculated ones bring $55–100, and a certified MS65 brings $110–180.
Keep it or sell it for its silver. A coin dealer or bullion buyer will pay close to melt value.
Value by mint mark
| Coin | Made | Worn | Uncirculated | MS65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942-D | 10,973,800 | $23–28 | $60–110 | $125–180 |
| 1942 (no mint mark) | 47,839,120 | $23–28 | $55–100 | $110–180 |
| 1942-S | 12,708,000 | $23–28 | $60–110 | $200–325 |
Worn means a coin with normal wear from circulation. Uncirculated means no wear at all (MS60 to MS63). MS65 is a certified, near-flawless coin. Prices tied to silver update with the live silver price.
Find the mint mark
Back of the coin, lower left near the rim, below the pine branch. Philadelphia coins have no letter.
What it's made of
- 90% silver, 10% copper, 12.5 grams, 0.36169 troy oz of silver, worth $21.66 today
Varieties and errors to check
There are no widely collected varieties for 1942 half dollars. Condition and mint mark are what set the value.
Condition matters
Detail on Liberty's head and hand is the main thing that lifts an uncirculated coin's value.
Mintage
| Coin | Type | Mintage |
|---|---|---|
| 1942-D | For circulation | 10,973,800 |
| 1942 (no mint mark) | For circulation | 47,839,120 |
| 1942-S | For circulation | 12,708,000 |
Questions
Is a 1942 half dollar silver?
Yes. Every 1942 half dollar made for circulation contains 0.36169 troy ounces of silver. Its silver value moves with the silver price; the live figure is shown at the top of this page.
Which 1942 half dollar is worth the most?
Among regular coins, the 1942-S is worth the most, about $200–325 in MS65.
Where is the mint mark on a 1942 half dollar?
Back of the coin, lower left near the rim, below the pine branch. Philadelphia coins have no letter.
Check real sales
Recent sold listings show what coins in your condition actually bring: see sold 1942 half dollars on eBay.
Other coins from 1942: 1942 penny, 1942 nickel, 1942 dime, 1942 quarter.
More Walking Liberty half dollars: all years and mintages.
Values checked October 7, 2026 against several public price guides and auction results. How values work.