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1921-S Walking Liberty half dollar value guide -- the scarcest 1921 date in high grade, and grade-by-grade prices.
Highest mintage of the three 1921 key dates (548,000) but by far the hardest to find in high grade -- its MS-63 value of $38,851 is the highest of any circulation-strike date in this series, roughly 2.5x the 1921-D MS-63 value despite a larger original mintage.
Its EF-40 value ($5,241) alone already exceeds the full AU-50 value of the 1916-S ($1,207), illustrating how disproportionately scarce properly-struck, higher-grade 1921-S halves are relative to the coin's mintage.
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Condition drives price more than any other factor on a coin like this — two examples of the same date can be worth very different amounts depending on wear and authentication.
The value table above is organized by grade for a reason — a coin's condition, not just its date, sets where it lands on that range. If you're not sure how to grade, a seller's photos and description should call it out.
A professionally graded (PCGS/NGC) example carries more certainty than a raw coin, and usually a small premium for it. Both are fine to buy — just factor grading into the price you're comparing.
Prices vary between individual sellers here, not one retailer's price list. Sort by price, check the seller's Metal Points and order history, and message the seller if photos don't show enough detail to grade confidently.
About the 1921-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar
Value depends heavily on condition. A well-worn example brings closer to $120, while an uncirculated one can reach $38,851 or more.
Highest mintage of the three 1921 key dates (548,000) but by far the hardest to find in high grade -- its MS-63 value of $38,851 is the highest of any circulation-strike date in this series, roughly 2.5x the 1921-D MS-63 value despite a larger original mintage.
For anything you believe is a key date or an error, professional grading protects both buyer and seller by settling condition and authenticity before money changes hands.
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