As of May, 2024, a 1946 Half Dollar DDR FS-801 in circulated condition is worth between $50.00 and $450.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $500.00 and $4,500.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $6,169.93 in the 07/10/2014 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Adolph Alexander Weinman
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 30.00 millimeters
Weight: 12.50 grams
Mintage: 12,118,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Walking Liberty Half Dollars 1916-1947

1946 Half Dollar Ddr Fs-801 (011) (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-664,500.00
MS-65+3,500.00
MS-653,000.00
MS-64+2,000.00
MS-641,500.00
MS-63+1,250.00
MS-631,100.00
MS-62+850.00
MS-62750.00
MS-61600.00
MS-60500.00
AU-58+450.00
AU-58400.00
AU-55+275.00
AU-55225.00
AU-53+210.00
AU-53200.00
AU-50+185.00
AU-50175.00
XF-45+160.00
XF-45150.00
XF-40135.00
VF-35125.00
VF-30110.00
VF-25100.00
VF-2090.00
F-1585.00
F-1280.00
VG-1075.00
VG-870.00
G-655.00
G-450.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State500.004,500.001,777.27
About Uncirculated175.00450.00265.00
Extremely Fine135.00160.00148.33
Fine and Very Fine80.00125.0098.33
Good and Very Good50.0075.0062.50

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1946 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1946 Half Dollar (Regular Strike)17.0050.0055.00135,000.00
1946 Half Dollar Doubled Die Reverse (Regular Strike)50.00450.00500.0010,500.00
1946-D Half Dollar (Regular Strike)15.0050.0055.0023,500.00
1946-S Half Dollar (Regular Strike)17.0050.0055.0036,000.00
1946 Half Dollar DDO FS-101 (Regular Strike)40.00450.00500.005,000.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1946 Half Dollar Ddr Fs-801 (011) (Regular Strike) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$646.25

Lowest Sale Price
$1,292.50

Highest Sale Price
$846.78

Average Sale Price
$930.00

Most Recent Sale Price
8

Number of Sales
$6,774.25

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-662,880.006,169.934,011.94
MS-65+940.004,112.502,147.38
MS-64646.251,292.50846.78
MS-63720.00960.00820.00
MS-62480.00552.00516.00
MS-61384.00384.00384.00
AU-58144.00240.00198.50
AU-55149.00160.00152.69
AU-53104.50159.00131.75
AU-50123.00147.00135.00
XF-4585.00119.00105.50
XF-4080.00104.0092.00
F-1243.0043.0043.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1946 Half Dollar DDR FS-801 (011) coin across various grades from F-12 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $6,169.93.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1946 Half Dollar DDR FS-801 (011).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1946 Half Dollar DDR FS-801 (011) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 88.37% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Scotsman with 4.65% / 2.33% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1946 Half Dollar DDR FS-801 (011) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0005/24/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions930.0005/17/2023
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions780.0001/11/2023
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions119.0009/21/2022
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions85.0009/14/2022
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0009/14/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions80.0009/07/2022
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0009/07/2022
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0009/07/2022
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions159.0009/07/2022
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0009/07/2022
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions43.0008/08/2022
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions160.0007/21/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions810.0007/13/2022
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions149.0007/13/2022
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0007/13/2022
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions149.0007/13/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,240.0002/27/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0004/28/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers720.0011/18/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0009/09/2020
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions144.0006/19/2019
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,040.0006/09/2019
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,084.4012/14/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,880.0011/11/2018
MS-64NGCScotsman690.0011/02/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0004/29/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0002/22/2018
MS-64PCGSKagin's1,292.5009/15/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,086.7308/02/2017
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5002/16/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5002/04/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2501/06/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0008/16/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,995.0008/16/2015
AU-53PCGSGreat Collections104.5011/23/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,112.5011/06/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0010/08/2014
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions152.7508/11/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,169.9307/10/2014
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions147.0011/04/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions123.0006/17/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers863.0001/24/2012