[The following excerpt is published courtesy of DLRC Press and its author, Bruce Fox. This information was originally published in 1993 in The Complete Guide to Walking Liberty Half Dollars]
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MINTAGE: 24,207,412
VARIETIES: V 101 – Doubled IN GOD WE TRUST east (CONE P-01)
V 102 – Business strike without “AW” monogram. (No previous listing)
P 101 – Proof without “AW” monogram (Breen 5182).
SCARCITY: A common date in all grades. Very easy to obtain in top condition, up to fully struck MS66.
BUSINESS STRIKES:
RARITY RATING: G/VG R1; F/VF R1; EF/AU R1; MS60/MS63 R1; MS64 R1; MS65 R1
RARITY CONSENSUS: G/VG 54/65; F/VF 57/65; EF/AU 61/65; MS60/MS62 60/65; MS63 58/65; MS64 54/65; MS65 57/65
TOTAL MS PCGS/NGC/ANACS =8788 (Ranking 61/65).
PROOFS:
RARITY RATING: PR63 R1; PR64 R1; PR65 R1
RARITY RANKING: PR63 4/7; PR64 5/7; PR65 5/7
TOTAL PRF PCGS/NGC/ANACS = 3165 (Ranking 6/7).
COMMENTS: Mintage is high and many were saved. Strike is rarely less than average. Luster is bright with lots of eye appeal. Abrasions are minimal. Proof issues have the same characteristics of the earlier proofs. This date is well known for its “AW monogram” and “without AW monogram” varieties, caused by excessive die polishing. Probably more common without than with the initials. Unlike the 1936 to 1940 proofs which are scarce without the monogram, the 1941 and 1942 proofs are commonly seen both ways. Investment potential is average for MS65 and higher grades.
