Price Guide for 1929 Half Dollar Variants
This guide presents price ranges for variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $12.00 – $4,400.00Uncirculated: $3.35 – $71,875.00
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eBayCirculated: $8.00 – $675.00Uncirculated: $250.00 – $3,950.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $23.00 – $725.00Uncirculated: $800.00 – $50,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $2.00 – $3,600.00Uncirculated: $2.00 – $82,250.00
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eBayCirculated: $12.50 – $611.11Uncirculated: $170.39 – $6,695.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $19.00 – $750.00Uncirculated: $800.00 – $85,000.00
Design and Specifications of the 1929 Half Dollar
The 1929 Walking Liberty Half Dollar was minted during the final year of the Roaring Twenties, just before the onset of the Great Depression. This iconic design by Adolph A. Weinman, introduced in 1916, was widely praised for its artistic merit and patriotic symbolism. The obverse depicts Liberty striding towards the sunrise, embodying the nation’s forward-looking spirit, while the reverse features a bold eagle, symbolizing strength and freedom.
| Weight | 12.5 grams |
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| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Mint Marks | D, S |
| Composition | 90% silver, 10% copper |
| Obverse Design | Liberty Walking, designed by Adolph A. Weinman |
| Reverse Design | Eagle with wings spread, designed by Adolph A. Weinman |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
The condition of 1929 Walking Liberty Half Dollars significantly impacts their value. Coins in higher grades (MS63 and above) are particularly desirable due to their scarcity. Key factors affecting condition include:
Strike quality: Well-struck examples with full details on Liberty’s hand and leg are highly prized.
Luster: Coins with original mint luster are more valuable, with satiny or frosty surfaces being most desirable.
Surface preservation: Fewer marks, scratches, and abrasions increase value substantially.
Toning: Natural, attractive toning can enhance value, especially if it’s colorful and evenly distributed.
Mintage: 1,001,200
Rarity Scale: Scarce
Circulation Status: Moderate Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Rare in grades MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: High, due to its status as a pre-1933 silver coin and the last year of the 1920s
Mintage: 1,902,000
Rarity Scale: Scarce
Circulation Status: Moderate Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Rare in grades MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: High, due to its status as a pre-1933 silver coin and the last year of the 1920s
Historical significance: As the last Walking Liberty Half Dollar of the 1920s, the 1929 issue holds special appeal for collectors focusing on this decade.
Silver content: The coin’s 90% silver composition adds intrinsic value, making it desirable for both collectors and silver investors.
Comparative rarity: While not as rare as some key dates in the series, the 1929 is scarcer than many other years, especially in high grades.
Complete set demand: Collectors assembling full date and mint mark sets of Walking Liberty Half Dollars create steady demand for this issue.
