Historical Context

The Walking Liberty Half Dollar, minted from 1916 to 1947, is considered one of the most beautiful American coin designs. Created by sculptor Adolph A. Weinman (who also designed the Mercury Dime), it features Liberty striding toward the sunrise on the obverse. The design was later revived for the American Silver Eagle bullion coin in 1986.

Composition and Silver Content

Each Walking Liberty Half Dollar contains 90% silver and 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams total. The silver content per coin is 0.3617 troy ounces, providing substantial precious metal value along with the coin’s artistic and historical appeal.

Collectibility

Walking Liberty Half Dollars are highly sought after by collectors, with key dates including the 1916-S, 1921, and 1938-D. Most examples show wear due to the high-relief design. Common dates in circulated condition are popular for both collecting and junk silver investment.