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1938-D Walking Liberty half dollar value guide -- the standout low-mintage 1930s date, and grade-by-grade prices.
Mintage of 491,600 is far below the multi-million mintages typical of other late-1930s/1940s issues in this series, making it the standout low-mintage date of the 1930s run.
Valued well above its Philadelphia counterpart at every grade -- G-4 $80 vs. $35 for 1938-P, and MS-63 $949 vs. $213 for 1938-P -- a roughly 4-5x premium across the board.
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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 1938-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar
Value depends heavily on condition. A well-worn example brings closer to $80, while an uncirculated one can reach $949 or more.
Mintage of 491,600 is far below the multi-million mintages typical of other late-1930s/1940s issues in this series, making it the standout low-mintage date of the 1930s run.
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.
List it free on PeerMetals — flat 2.75% seller fee, zero listing fees, 1–3 day payouts.
