The History of the Walking Liberty Half Dollar
(1916-1947)
The first Walking Liberty Half Dollar was issued in 1916. The obverse depicted a full frontal pose of Lady Liberty striding Eastward towards a rising sun. Her body is draped in the American Flag. In her left arm, she carries a bundle of oak and laurel branches symbolic of military and civilian honors, respectively. The reverse design was that of an eagle with a sapling of mountain pine, symbolic of America, clutched in his right talon.
General Rule of Thumb
When buying American Silver Bullion coins, 15% less Spot Price to Spot Price is your Target Purchase Price.
ONE SILVER WALKING LIBERTY HALF DOLLAR 1936.
$6.27 Time Left: 17m |
| 1944 WALKING LIBERTY HALF - HIGH GRADE & FREE SHIPPING
$18.95 
Time Left: 19m |
| 2- WALKING LIBERTY HALF DOLLARS- 90% SILVER- 1928s, 36d
$14.95 Time Left: 26m |
| 1919 S WALKING LIBERTY HALF DOLLAR GOOD VG
$19.00 Time Left: 28m |
| 1923-S FINE WALKING LIBERTY HALF DOLLAR ID#D867
$35.00
Time Left: 30m |
| 1943-P BU WALKING LIBERTY HALF GEM~~~~~~VERY NICE COIN
$34.99
Time Left: 33m |
| 1921-S WALKING LIBERTY HALF DOLLAR- NO RESERVE!!!
$17.50 Time Left: 37m |
| C-USA 1942 Walking Liberty Half AU
$15.00
Time Left: 41m |
| C-USA 1942 Walking Liberty Half MS
$42.00
Time Left: 42m |
| C-USA 1943 Walking Liberty Half AU
$15.00
Time Left: 42m |
| C-USA 1943 Walking Liberty Half MS
$43.00
Time Left: 42m |
| C-USA 1943 Walking Liberty Half MS
$58.00
Time Left: 42m |
| C-USA 1943 Walking Liberty Half MS
$43.00
Time Left: 42m |
| C-USA 1943 Walking Liberty Half MS
$58.00
Time Left: 42m |
| C-USA 1943 D Walking Liberty Half MS
$66.00
Time Left: 42m |
| C-USA 1943 Walking Liberty Half MS
$58.00
Time Left: 42m |
| C-USA 1944 Walking Liberty Half MS
$36.00
Time Left: 42m |
| C-USA 1945 Walking Liberty Half AU
$15.00
Time Left: 42m |
| C-USA 1945 Walking Liberty Half MS
$42.00
Time Left: 42m |
| C-USA 1945 D Walking Liberty Half AU
$15.00
Time Left: 42m |
| C-USA 1945 D Walking Liberty Half AU
$14.00
Time Left: 42m |
| C-USA 1945 D Walking Liberty Half AU
$17.00
Time Left: 42m |
| C-USA 1945 D Walking Liberty Half AU
$15.00
Time Left: 42m |
| C-USA 1946 Walking Liberty Half AU
$15.00
Time Left: 42m |
| KEY 1919-P Walking Liberty Half Grades Good
$24.00
Time Left: 44m |
| KEY 1919-P Walking Liberty Half Grades Very Good
$29.50
Time Left: 45m |
| 1936 D VG Walker Walking Liberty Silver Half Dollar
$11.83
Time Left: 48m |
| MIXED ROLL OF SILVER HALF DOLLARS...20 COINS L@@K
$137.80 Time Left: 48m |
| Deep Violet 1935 Toning Liberty Walking Half Dollar MS
$200.00
Time Left: 49m |
| 1944 Walking Liberty Silver Half Dollar Worn But Nice
$4.99 Time Left: 50m |
The History of the Liberty Walking Half Dollar
(1916-1947)
The mint mark on the first minting of the Walking Liberty Half Dollar, 1916 through the first part of 1917, is located on the obverse directly under "in God We Trust". In 1917, midway through the second year of minting, the mint mark location was moved to the reverse, near the rim, below the lowest bunch of needles on the pine bough.
The Walking Liberty Half Dollar was designed by Adolph Alexander Weinman. His initials 'AAW' appear on the reverse, near the rim, under the tip of the wing feathers.
The Walking Liberty Half Dollar was composed of 90% Silver and 10% Copper. Since pure silver is very soft, copper was added to all circulating silver coins to harden them and prevent excessive wear. These 90% Silver Half Dollars had a weight of 12.50 grams, a diameter of 30.6 mm, a reeded edge. The edges of most silver coins were reeded to make evident any attempt to shave silver off the coin.
The Walking Liberty Half Dollar was struck in Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco.
O Obverse mintmark location: directly under "in God We Trust".
R Reverse mintmark location: near the rim, below the lowest bunch of needles on the pine bough.
D (Denver): The 'D' mint mark, 1916 through the first part of 1917, is located on the obverse directly under "in God We Trust". From midway through 1917 to 1947 it can be found on the reverse, near the rim, below the lowest bunch of needles on the pine bough.
S (San Francisco): The 'S' mint mark, 1916 through the first part of 1917, is located on the obverse directly under "in God We Trust". From midway through 1917 to 1947 it can be found on the reverse, near the rim, below the lowest bunch of needles on the pine bough.
Note: Walking Liberty Half Dollars struck in Philadelphia bear no mint mark.
General Rule of Thumb
When buying American Silver Bullion coins, 15% less Spot Price to Spot Price is your Target Purchase Price.
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