Price Guide for 1937 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: $16.01 – $700.00Uncirculated: $25.00 – $46,575.00
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eBayCirculated: $10.00 – $199.00Uncirculated: $18.19 – $2,155.42
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $17.00 – $75.00Uncirculated: $80.00 – $22,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $25.00 – $900.00Uncirculated: $75.00 – $24,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $15.33 – $174.09Uncirculated: $80.00 – $4,749.99
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $17.00 – $185.00Uncirculated: $200.00 – $25,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $31.00 – $1,351.25Uncirculated: $192.00 – $60,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $232.50 – $930.00Uncirculated: $200.00 – $7,350.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $335.00 – $440.00Uncirculated: $485.00 – $37,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $14.00 – $800.00Uncirculated: $99.00 – $23,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $7.50 – $293.00Uncirculated: $94.61 – $3,506.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $17.00 – $225.00Uncirculated: $250.00 – $50,000.00
Design and Specifications of the 1937 Half Dollar
The 1937 Walking Liberty Half Dollar is part of a series that began in 1916 and continued until 1947. This iconic design by Adolph A. Weinman is considered one of the most beautiful in American coinage history. The year 1937 saw the United States continuing its recovery from the Great Depression, and these coins played a significant role in commerce during this period.
| Weight | 12.5 grams |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Mint Marks | D, S |
| Composition | 90% silver, 10% copper |
| Obverse Design | Walking Liberty, designed by Adolph A. Weinman |
| Reverse Design | Eagle perched on a mountain crag, designed by Adolph A. Weinman |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
Condition plays a crucial role in the value of 1937 Walking Liberty Half Dollars. Coins in uncirculated condition (MS60 and above) are significantly more valuable than circulated examples. The presence of full strike details, particularly on Liberty’s hand and the eagle’s feathers, can greatly enhance the coin’s desirability and value.
Luster is another important factor, with coins exhibiting strong, original mint luster commanding premium prices. Toning can also impact value, with attractive, natural toning often increasing a coin’s appeal to collectors.
Mintage: 9,527,728
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Scarce in grades MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, higher for well-preserved specimens
Mintage: 1,676,000
Rarity Scale: Uncommon
Circulation Status: Moderate Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Rare in grades MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate to High, especially for high-grade examples
Mintage: 2,090,000
Rarity Scale: Uncommon
Circulation Status: Moderate Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Rare in grades MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate to High, especially for high-grade examples
While not considered a key date, the 1937 Half Dollar can still be valuable in high grades. The Denver and San Francisco mintages are lower than Philadelphia, making them somewhat more desirable to collectors, especially in uncirculated condition.
Factors that can increase value include:
- Full Split Bands (FSB) on the reverse, where the bands on the eagle’s legs are fully separated
- Exceptional strike quality, particularly on Liberty’s hand and the eagle’s breast feathers
- Attractive, original toning
- Lack of contact marks or abrasions, especially on the open fields of the obverse
As with many silver coins from this era, some may have been melted during periods of high silver prices, potentially affecting the number of surviving specimens, particularly in high grades.
