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Walking Liberty Halves replaced the popular Barber coins and have become one of the most collected coins today. The Walking Liberty Half Dollar was met with tremendous reviews touting the Weinman design of Liberty walking into the sunset with branches of laurel and oak, symbolizing military and civil glory. Walking Liberty coins circulated widely between 1916 and 1947.
The Walking Liberty Half Dollar Design
Many consider the Walking Liberty Half Dollar to be one of the most beautiful coin designs in American numismatic history. Minted from 1916 to 1947, this iconic coin features a stunning depiction of Lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle perched on a mountain ledge on the reverse. The design was created by Adolph A. Weinman, a prominent sculptor and engraver of the early 20th century.
The Walking Liberty Half Dollar design embodies the spirit of American freedom and captures the optimism and strength of the nation during a transformative period. Lady Liberty is depicted striding confidently towards the rising sun, draped in the American flag, with branches of laurel and oak in her arms symbolizing civil and military glory. This powerful representation became an enduring symbol of American liberty and was widely celebrated by collectors and the public alike.
This coin was minted during a time of significant historical events, including World War I, the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, and World War II. It witnessed the economic and social changes that shaped the nation, and its design resonated with the American people during these tumultuous times. The coin's release coincided with a renewed interest in coin collecting, and its exceptional beauty and historical significance made it a favorite among numismatists.
The Walking Liberty Half Dollar remained in circulation until it was replaced by the Franklin Half Dollar in 1948. However, its legacy and popularity endure to this day. Collectors continue to seek out these coins for their exquisite design, historical significance, and the story they tell about America's past. Whether acquired as individual pieces or as part of a complete set, the Walking Liberty Half Dollar holds a special place in the hearts of coin enthusiasts, symbolizing the ideals and values that define the American spirit.
Certified Walking Liberty Half Dollars
- Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) represent the industry standard in third-party certification. Each specimen is given a grade according to the Sheldon Scale. Grading standards refer to the descriptions assigned to each number of the grading scale, explained in more detail below:
• MS/PF-70: A coin with no post-production imperfections at 5x magnification.
• MS/PF-69: A fully struck coin with nearly imperceptible imperfections.
• MS/PF-68: Very sharply struck with only miniscule imperfections.
• MS/PF-67: Sharply struck with only a few imperfections.
• MS/PF-66: Very well struck with minimal marks and hairlines.
• MS/PF-65: Well struck with moderate marks or hairlines.
• MS/PF-64: Average or better strike with several obvious marks or hairlines and other miniscule imperfections.
• MS/PF-63: Slightly weak or average strike with moderate abrasions and hairlines of varying sizes.
• MS/PF-62: Slightly weak or average strike with no trace of wear. More or larger abrasions than an MS/PF-63.
• MS/PF-61: Weak or average strike with no trace of wear. More marks and/or multiple large abrasions.
• MS/PF-60: Weak or average strike with no trace of wear. Numerous abrasions, hairlines and/or large marks.
• AU-58: Slight wear on the highest points of the design. Full details.
• AU-55: Slight wear on less than 50% of the design. Full details.
• AU-53: Slight wear on more than 50% of the design. Full details except for very minor softness on the high points.
• AU-50: Slight wear on more than 50% of the design. Full details except for minor softness on the high points.
• XF-45: Complete details with minor wear on some of the high points.
• XF-40: Complete details with minor wear on most of the high points.
• VF-35: Complete details with wear on all of the high points.
• VF-30: Nearly complete details with moderate softness on the design areas.
• VF-25: Nearly complete details with more softness on the design areas.
• VF-20: Moderate design detail with sharp letters and digits.
• F-15: Recessed areas show slight softness. Letters and digits are sharp.
• F-12: Recessed areas show more softness. Letters and digits are sharp.
• VG-10: Wear throughout the design. Letters and digits show softness.
• VG-8: Wear throughout the design. Letters and digits show more softness.
• G-6: Peripheral letters and digits are full. Rims are sharp.
• G-4: Peripheral letters and digits are nearly full. Rims exhibit wear.
• AG-3: Most letters and digits are readable. Rims are worn into the fields.
• FR-2: Some details are visible. Rims are barely visible.
• PO-1: Enough detail to identify the coin's date and type. Rims are flat or nearly flat.
Walking Liberty Half Dollars (1916-1947) Mintage Figures
The value of historic U.S. coins like the Walking Liberty Half Dollar is dependent on factors like the condition of the coin, its market demand, and its relative rarity. Lower mintage numbers often indicate greater rarity. The following are the mintage figures for the Walking Liberty Half Dollars, minted from 1916 to 1947.
- 1916 - 608,000
- 1916-D - 1,014,400
- 1916-S - 508,000
- 1917 - 12,292,000
- 1917-D Obv Mint Mark - 765,400
- 1917-D Rev Mint Mark - 1,940,000
- 1917-S Obv Mint Mark - 952,000
- 1917-S Rev Mint Mark - 5,554,000
- 1918 - 6,634,000
- 1918-D - 3,853,040
- 1918-S - 10,282,000
- 1919 - 962,000
- 1919-D - 1,165,000
- 1919-S - 1,552,000
- 1920 - 6,372,000
- 1920-D - 1,551,000
- 1920-S - 4,624,000
- 1921 - 246,000
- 1921-D - 208,000
- 1921-S - 548,000
- 1923-S - 2,178,000
- 1927-S - 2,392,000
- 1928-S - 1,940,000
- 1929-D - 1,001,200
- 1929-S - 1,902,000
- 1933-S - 1,786,000
- 1934 - 6,964,000
- 1934-D - 2,361,400
- 1934-S - 3,652,000
- 1935 - 9,162,000
- 1935-D - 3,003,800
- 1935-S - 3,854,000
- 1936 - 12,614,000
- 1936-D - 4,252,400
- 1936-S - 3,884,000
- 1937 - 9,522,000
- 1937-D - 1,676,000
- 1937-S - 2,090,000
- 1938 - 4,110,000
- 1938-D - 491,600
- 1939 - 6,812,000
- 1939-D - 4,267,800
- 1939-S - 2,552,000
- 1940 - 9,156,000
- 1940-S - 4,550,000
- 1941 - 24,192,000
- 1941-D - 11,248,400
- 1941-S - 8,098,000
- 1942 - 47,818,000
- 1942-D - 10,973,800
- 1942-S - 12,708,000
- 1943 - 53,190,000
- 1943-D - 11,346,000
- 1943-S - 13,450,000
- 1944 - 28,206,000
- 1944-D - 9,769,000
- 1944-S - 8,904,000
- 1945 - 31,502,000
- 1945-D - 9,966,800
- 1945-S - 10,156,000
- 1946 - 12,118,000
- 1946-D - 2,151,000
- 1946-S - 3,724,000
- 1947 - 4,094,000
- 1947-D - 3,900,600
Collecting Half Dollars from the U.S. Mint
If you are captivated by the elegance and history of the Walking Liberty half dollar, you will appreciate exploring the rich legacy of the
U.S. half dollar. From the early Flowing Hair half dollars to the Kennedy half dollar, each series expresses a different era of the nation's history.
Kennedy Half Dollars
The Kennedy half dollar series began in 1964, following the Walking Liberty and Franklin half dollars, as a tribute to President John F. Kennedy after his tragic assassination. Struck in 90% silver for its inaugural year, the
1964 Kennedy silver half dollar quickly became a significant and sought-after addition to American numismatics. This iconic coin represents a pivotal era in U.S. history, symbolizing both remembrance and the enduring legacy of a beloved leader.
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