1943 Walking Liberty Half

**alhenry92** · 09-06-2012 05:10 PM

hey all,
i bought this a while ago for about 10 bucks and was wondering what you would grade it as and how much it would be worth. Its one of my favorite coins.

**jloring** · 09-06-2012 05:37 PM

Looks to be in the VG range, and worth close to $12 melt value, maybe a dollar more on eBay. Here's a "photograding" guide for reference:

http://coinauctionshelp.com/How_To_G...ty_Halves.html

**BUncirculated** · 09-06-2012 05:40 PM

I agree with jloring, it's one of those melt value types.

**MrCheeks** · 09-06-2012 05:42 PM

I'd go ahead and agree with the two posters above and say melt value.

**Elapid** · 09-06-2012 10:37 PM

I will agree with the OP, the Walking Liberty Half IS my favorite coin.

**enochian** · 09-07-2012 02:48 AM

i have one same year in a little better shape that came out of a junk bin for $11

**enochian** · 09-07-2012 01:46 PM

**statequarterguy** · 09-07-2012 02:22 PM

Although low grade WLH's can be found for melt, I see some dealers unwilling to sell them for the same low melt value as Franklin or Kennedy Halves.

**alhenry92** · 09-07-2012 02:36 PM

i love the walking liberty! well anything with lady liberty.

**alhenry92** · 09-07-2012 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by enochian

nice one!!!

**BooksB4Coins** · 09-07-2012 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by statequarterguy

Although low grade WLH's can be found for melt, I see some dealers unwilling to sell them for the same low melt value as Franklin or Kennedy Halves.

Simple business. If the dealer has people willing to pay even a small premium, why sell at melt? There are many like the OP who assume the coin is "worth" more. It's similar to how many people will pay a premium for junk Morgans.