1940-1946 U.S. Walking Liberty Half Dollar // Mint State Condition // Presentation Box

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1940-1946 U.S. Walking Liberty Half Dollar // Mint State Condition // Presentation Box

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Product Description

The Walking Liberty half dollar is an enduring classic and among the most widely sought-after U.S. coins, and is yet another infamous coin engraved by Adolph A. Weinman, the designer of the Mercury dime. This graceful coin features Lady Liberty adorned in an American flag and striding towards the rising sun with her right arm outstretched, carrying branches of laurel and oak. The reverse features a powerful perched eagle with open wings and a sapling of Mountain Pine, symbolic of America.

The design was exceptionally detailed compared to previous coins, which lead to persistent problems with sharpness of strike and production quality—accelerating its replacement by the Franklin half dollar in 1948. The lasting beauty of this unique design was immortalized in 1986 when the U.S. Mint chose to adopt the Walking Liberty obverse for the American Silver Eagle bullion coin, which has become one of the most widely distributed silver bullion coins in the world. Today, many Walking Liberty half dollar issues are scarce in high grades, and completion of an entire collection of these coins in uncirculated condition remains a formidable challenge for collectors and investors alike.

You will receive one coin in a plush-lined box with a display easel accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. The coin is unconditionally guaranteed to be genuine, dated between 1940 and 1946, and will match the exceptional mint state quality of the one shown.

Product Details

Measurements
4"L x 4"W x 1.25"H
OriginUnited States

— Type: Walking Liberty Half Dollar (1940 - 1947)
— Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
— Weight: 12.5 grams
— Diameter: 30.6 mm
— Composition: 0.900 silver, 0.100 copper
— Net silver weight: 0.36169 oz pure silver
— Obverse Design: Liberty wearing an American flag dress with outstretched arm and carrying branches of laurel and oak / Mountain with rising sun in distance
— Obverse Inscription: LIBERTY / IN GOD WE TRUST / DATE
— Reverse Design: Perched eagle with open wings carrying sapling of Mountain Pine
— Reverse Inscription: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / E PLURIBUS UNUM / HALF DOLLAR

Please Note: The item(s) you receive will match the quality of the one shown, but may vary slightly due to the nature of original historical artifacts.

FAQ

How much for complete set?

This listing is for 1 half dollar minted from 1940-1946 randomly chosen from stock at hand. We are not offering these in sets or by specific dates.

Shipping Information

Shipping Availability
Canada, United States
Shipping Policy
Standard Ground Shipping
Ship In
3-4 weeks ⓘ

If the estimated time seems a bit long, it's because many items are shipped in bulk at the end of the sale (on Oct. 08), which is what affords you the discount. Some items are also made-to-order and/or are shipping internationally. The best things are worth waiting for!
Return Policy

Final sale, not eligible for return or cancellation