What is the value of a 1942 American eagle silver dollar?

Please check your coin again. If you turn it over you'll almost certainly find that it's a HALF dollar. Also, it's called a Walking Liberty half dollar. "American eagles" are large bullion coins minted since 1986 and sold to collectors and investors. They have an artificial denomination of $1 but aren't intended for spending.

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