Last Updated on June 1, 2022
The 1921 Walking Liberty Half Dollars have a mintage of 246,000. You have a very collectable coin, the 1921 half dollar value is higher than most other dates in the Walking Liberty series. They are 90% silver and were produced in the Philadelphia mint.
But the Denver and San Francisco mint also have variations. All three coins are valuable to collectors as there weren’t any 1922 Walking Liberties issued the following year.
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How much is a 1921 Half Dollar worth?
The value of a Philadelphia 1921 half dollar in average circulated condition is $175, it can be worth up to $8,594 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition.
Look closely at your coin, if your coin is in better than average condition its value quickly climbs into the hundreds of dollars, and into the thousands. The coin’s condition plays a huge role in the value, as does the mint mark.
To be in good condition the rims of the coin are defined. The motto “IN GOD WE TRUST” is readable. An example of extremely fine would be almost all of Lady Liberty’s gown lines are visible.
A MS 60 uncirculated would show no signs of wear but there may be a few stains, abrasions, or surface marks. A MS 63 choice uncirculated may have some slight blemishes or contact marks but will largely be untouched.
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How much is a 1921-D Half Dollar worth?
The value of a 1921 D half dollar in good condition is around $225. In very fine condition the value is around $1,000 and in extremely fine condition the value is around $3,250. In uncirculated condition the price is around $9,250 for coins with an MS 60 grade.
Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 63 can sell for around $12,500. The 1921 D – Denver half dollar had a mintage of 208,000.
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How much is a 1921-S Half Dollar worth?
The 1921 S – San Francisco half dollar coin has the highest mintage of 548,000. The value of a 1921 S half dollar in good condition is $80. In very fine condition the value is around $825 and in extremely fine condition the value is around $4,250.
But if you are lucky enough to have one in uncirculated condition, these coins are very valuable. The price is around $20,000 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 63 can sell for around $32,000, while a MS-65 certified coin is worth up to $105,000.
Where is the mint mark on a 1921 Walking Liberty Half Dollar?
The mint marks identify the facility, “S” for San Francisco, “D” is the mark of Denver and no mark for Philadelphia. The location of the small mint mark is on the reverse side of the coin on the lower left side.
It can be found along the rim tucked under the branches in front of the eagle. If there is no mint mark it would be the Philadelphia minted coin.
How much is a 1921 Alabama Half Dollar worth?
The value of a 1921 Alabama Half Dollar in worn condition is $80. The value of an average circulated 1921 Alabama Half Dollar is $100, well preserved is $120, almost uncirculated is $150. The value of a fully uncirculated Alabama Half Dollar with a numismatic grade MS63, is $355.
Interestingly, some of these coins were minted with a small 2X2 in the field behind Kilby’s neck. The X is actually part of the Alabama state emblem representing St. Andrew’s cross, and the 22 commemorates Alabama as the 22nd state to enter the Union. This small detail can add $50 to your coins value.
How much is the 1921 Pilgrim Half Dollar worth?
The value of a 1921 Pilgrim Half Dollar in worn condition is $50, average circulated is $90,
well preserved is $115 and fully uncirculated is $200. The Pilgrim commemorative half dollars were struck for two years, 1920 and 1921.
But the distribution figures for 1921 were considerably less than 1920. There was a mintage of 152,112 for 1920, and only 20,053 for 1921. It is believed that only the 1920’s coin was put into circulation, resulting in the average grade of a 1921 Pilgrim Half Dollar being quite high, usually between MS63 to MS65.
