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    1943 Walking Liberty Half Dollar

    The Walking Liberty Half Dollar was first introduced in the early 20th century, but has since had its production ceased. Despite this, the coin has remained relevant thanks to an extremely high level of collector interest. These coins were popular and still are because of their beautiful design and unusually large size.

    For collectors, these coins are only growing more desirable because of the diminishing quantity available. This is especially true when you consider the desire for these pieces in excellent condition. Being well over a half century old, it is extremely rare to find one of these coins in excellent shape; rare, but not impossible.

    Grading the 1943 Walking Liberty Half Dollar

    For collectors, the prospect of purchasing one of these coins is a tricky one because the condition the coin is in is always the subject of concern. Because these coins were minted prior to 1950, the reality of the matter is that they are not always going to be in the best condition. Because of this, you will see collectors pouring over the surfaces of the coin looking for even the smallest imperfections.

    Normally, a collector who is looking to purchase one of these coins will have it sent away for grading. Understanding that this is an expensive process, we have provided below an outline of the different popular coin grades and their characteristics.

    Uncirculated: If a coin is graded as being Uncirculated, this means that it has never been placed into circulation. These coins will look pristine and as though they were just minted. For collectors, these types of Walking Liberties are the most preferred because of their pleasing aesthetic nature, but are also some of the most expensive.

    Extremely Fine: If a coin is Extremely Fine, this means that the coin was circulated for only a very short period of time. These coins will have a nice shine and will be pleasing to the eye. Apart from some light scratching, these coins will have no damage whatsoever.

    Fine: If a coin is given the grade of Fine, this means that it was circulated for a good amount of time and incurred a decent bit of damage during that time. You will notice that the surfaces of these coins have been worn down a good bit and are devoid of the texture you will find on coins of higher grades.

    Good: If a coin is receiving of a Good grade, this means that it has received the lowest grade a coin can get. These coins will be almost completely smooth to the touch, and the imagery and inscriptions on the coin will have faded as well. These are often the most inexpensive coins on the market, but are still a great addition to any collection.

    Pricing the 1943 Walking Liberty Half Dollar

    If you are attempting to determine an accurate price point for the Walking Liberty Half Dollar, look no further than the condition and type of coin. Because multiple types of the Half Dollar were minted every year, the exact type you own will play into the asking price. Secondly, condition means everything to collectors, and this means that the best conditioned coins are the ones that will sell for the big bucks. Below is a chart aimed at giving you a better idea of what you can expect to pay for a Half Dollar given its type and condition.

    1943 Walking Liberty Half Dollar

    DATE GOOD FINE EXTREMELY FINE UNCIRCULATED
    1943 Walking Liberty Half Dollar $13 $15 $18 $20
    1943 Walking Liberty Half Dollar (D) $13 $16 $18 $24
    1943 Walking Liberty Half Dollar (S) $13 $16 $18 $25
    Source: Red Book

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