Olevian Numismatic Rarities
1938 Walking Liberty Half Dollar // NGC Certified Proof 67 // Wood Presentation Box
Product Description
The Walking Liberty half dollar is an enduring classic 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 branch 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 of the 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.
The product offered for sale in this listing has been certified by one or more professional certification services, so you can be confident in the authenticity and stated condition. You will receive the unique coin shown in the photos housed in a plush-lined box with a certificate of authenticity.
Product Details
- Measurements
5"L x 4"W x 1"H
- OriginUnited States
— Type: Walking Liberty Half Dollar (1916 - 1947)
— Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
— Weight: 12.5 grams
— Diameter: 30.0 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 branch of Mountain Pine
— Reverse Inscription: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / E PLURIBUS UNUM / HALF DOLLAR
— Presented In A Plush-lined Box
— Includes Certificate of Authenticity
Shipping Information
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Shipping AvailabilityUnited States
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Shipping PolicyDiscounted Shipping
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Discounted Shipping$15.00 first item / $15.00 each additional
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Ship In2-3 weeks ⓘ
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Return PolicyFinal sale, not eligible for return or cancellation
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