As you might expect, coins that have been carefully preserved command the highest premiums. Weinman, was introduced in 1916 along with the mercury dime and standing liberty quarter and has been called americas most beautiful silver coin. Additional collectible walking liberty silver half dollar coins, each a separate issue, will follow. The obverse and reverse of the coin was designed by adolph a. Liberty walking half dollars 19161947 for sale ebay. Struck in 90% silver, the liberty walking half dollar. The best way to enjoy the charm of this beloved coin is with gem ms65 quality. It has what we coin collectors call a numismatic premium value due to the scarcity or collector interest in the coin. Walking liberty half dollars 1916 1947 the walking liberty half dollar arrived just in time to benefit from the stepped up economy of world war i, and mintages were quite heavy during that period. Us walking liberty half dollar coins collectors weekly.
Treasury determined that three of its circulating coinsthe dime, quarter, and half dollarwere in need of a new, more modern look. Some specific coins are discussed after walking liberty half dollars. First struck in 1916 in response to wwi, this bold design was issued as a statement to the world of the strength and resolve of america as the great war progressed. He does suggest less expensive alternatives to the collector by reducing the scope of the collection down to partial sets and type sets. Why was the mintmark moved on walking liberty half dollars. Woolley had the commission of fine arts conduct a design.
A bradford exchange mint exclusive presentation, this historic coin collection includes every walking liberty silver half dollar, from 1916 to 1947, all minted in glorious 90% pure silver. New listing walking liberty half dollar roll lot of 20 90% silver coins mixed dates. Walking liberty half dollar 19201929 walking liberty half. Transline offers wholesale prices for all its numismatic publications. Transline carries the most popular coin collecting books printed for us half dollar coins. Designed by adolph weinman and issued from 1916 to 1947, the walking liberty half dollar features intricate and highly prized obverse and reverse details. Grading is not an exact science where a formula can be applied, and everyone comes out with the same result. The walking liberty half dollar arrived just in time to benefit from the stepped up economy of world war i, and mintages were quite heavy during that period.
This is an official whitman coin folder for the kennedy half dollar collection dated 1964 1985 volume one. Grading walking liberty half dollars is a skill that has taken even the best coin collectors many years of experience to perfect. Capital plastics coin holder for liberty walking half dollars minted between 1916 and 1935. Weinman, a wellknown sculptor and engraver in 1915, the new mint director, robert w. See the current value of walking liberty coins, and tips for collecting walking liberty half. The coin shown in the photos is the exact coin youll receive.
Weinman and replaced the earlier barber half dollar that was designed by charles e. Walking liberty coin half ounce silver rounds money. Various mint marks walking liberty half dollar xfvf 90% silver extra fine half dollar very fine half dollar extremely finevery fine 4. Determining the value of a walking liberty half dollar.
Half dollar dansco albums, coin books, coin album, blank. Struck in 90% silver, the liberty walking half dollar obverse depicts liberty striding toward the dawn of a new day. Weinman and the design was later used for the modern silver american eagle design. Indepth overview and values of the walking liberty half dollar, which was minted. Walking liberty half dollar values 19161947 gainesville coins. Many collectors consider the walking liberty half dollar to be the finest example of american silver coin design. The 1936 has the lowest proof mintage at 3,901 pieces. Approximately halfway through 1917, the mint moved the mintmark to the reverse of the coin in the lower left quadrant. However, with the exception of rare walking liberty half dollars, most of the post1933 walking halves are only worth a significant amount of money above. Remember that coin grading is the expression of an opinion that describes the condition of an individual coin that most dealers and collectors would agree upon.
New listing walking liberty half dollar roll lot of 20 90% silver. New listing one fnb denver walking liberty silver half dollar 20 coin roll unc ends new items just listed. It underwent several minor modifications in an effort to reduce wear, but these attempts proved fruitless. The walking liberty half dollar is a coin issued by the united states mint from 1916 until 1947 and has a face value of fifty cents. Prior to the united statess involvement in world war i, the u. Walking liberty half dollars professional coin grading. Mar 18, 2020 the 1921 half dollar struck at the denver mint is the lowestmintage issue of the entire walking liberty series. Weinman was born in germany but came to the united states at the age of ten in 1880. Dec 18, 2019 finishing my walking liberty half dollar books is one of my stacking goals for 2019.
In contrast, coinage was only sporadic during the 1920s, most of the coins from that period being san francisco. See how peace dollar values have changed over 15 years. Walking liberty half dollars minted 1916 to 1947 first struck in 1916 in response to wwi, this bold design was issued as a statement to the world of the strength and resolve of america as the great war progressed. The best way to enjoy the charm of this beloved coin is with gem. Woolley had the commission of fine arts conduct a design competition to replace the dime, quarter and half dollar. Look up the key dates and values of these 90% silver coins. The mint delayed release of the new walking liberty half dollar coin until late november, when it drew immediate praise. In contrast, coinage was only sporadic during the 1920s, most of the coins from that period being san francisco mint issues produced for the silver. The whitman liberty walking half dollars classic coin album holds coins minted between 1916 and 1947 and has 65 coin openings.
Walking liberty half dollars 19161947 varietyplus ngc. A look at the majestic figure of liberty, striding with outstretched arm, gives ample credence to that. The walking liberty half dollar first appeared in late 1916. Find walking liberty half dollar and franklin half dollar from a vast selection of coins. Buy walking liberty half dollars walking liberty coins. See the current value of walking liberty coins, and tips for collecting walking liberty half dollars also called walker halves and walking halves.
While condition plays some role in determining the price of a walking liberty, the year in which the coin was minted and the type of coin it is also help determine a price. Coin value price chart for walking liberty half dollars 50c. Wondering what the walking liberty half dollar value is. Harris 8hrs2693 walking liberty half dollar 19161936 folder. Coin price guides coin grading counterfeit detection coin cleaning numismatic history coin how to investing in coins journal of numismatic research books for kids us coin types early american, half cents, large cents small cents two cents, three cents and twenty cents nickels half dimes and dimes quarters half dollars dollars gold type. Walking liberty half dollars whitman coin album coin supply.
This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. Collecting and investing strategies for walking liberty. Your walking liberty half dollar value is benefiting from collectors seeking to add these classic coins to their collections. Collecting and investing strategies for walking liberty half. Coin value prices, price chart, coin photos, mintage figures, coin melt value, metal composition, mint mark. Varied date walking liberty half dollars circulated. The walking liberty half dollar, another artistic design from adolph weinman, was produced from 1916 to 1947. Numismatists overwhelmingly agree that the most beautiful silver coin ever used in american commerce is the walking liberty half dollar. Walking liberty half dollar xfvf 90% silver extra fine half dollar very fine. All new designs came about beginning in 1915, when mint director robert woolley invited three new york sculptors, hermon a.
The coin is named after its representation of liberty on the obverse. Half dollar dansco supreme coin albums these dansco supreme coin albums for half dollars come with the pages and slides. May 19, 2008 whether you seek to collect a single walking liberty half dollar to use as a type coin, or plan on spending many years investing in the finest walking liberty collection that money can buy, this book will serve as your passport to exploring one of the most beautiful and challenging coins ever struck in the united states mint. Walking liberty half dollar 19161947 value jm bullion. Walking liberty half dollar wikipedia with images silver coins. For example, the new york sun declared it a lively coin, typifying hustle, while the boston herald said it had a forward look on its face, supporting the coins testament to.
The united states mint struck liberty walking half dollars at the philadelphia, denver, and san francisco mints. For all of 1916 and part of 1917, the mintmark was placed on. Walking liberty coins coin experts share their personal. One fnb denver walking liberty silver half dollar 20 coin roll unc. Determining the ballpark price of a walking liberty half dollar is relatively simple when you consider the key factors of valuation. For all of 1916 and part of 1917, the mintmark was placed on the obverse of the coin under the date. Walking liberty half dollar 1916 1947 the walking liberty design is one that very few coin collectors will fail to recognize, heralded as one of the best designs to ever grace a us coin.
While common in circulated grade, this issue is quite scarce in this neargem grade. We offer all dates of walking liberty half dollars in goodvery good condition. The walking liberty design is one that very few coin collectors will fail to. Walking liberty half dollar half dollars coins rare. Complete walking liberty silver half dollar coin collection. Walking liberty half dollar values and prices the spruce crafts. Considered americas most beautiful silver coin, the liberty walking half dollar was minted from 19161947. Walking liberty half dollar 19201929 displaying 1 to 25 of 33 products sort by position name price unit of measure date, mint mark.
In 1915, mint director robert woolley invited three new york city sculptors to submit designs to replace the ones created in 1892 by mint engraver charles barber. Its hard to imagine how polasek or anyone else could have improved on the winning entries, though, for all three of the new coinsthe mercury dime, standing liberty quarter and walking liberty half dollarare magnificent coinage artworks. These include all 1916dated half dollars, all 1921 issues, and the 1938d half dollar. Jan 09, 2020 among the many design highlights of the walking liberty half dollar is the fact that in 1916 it became the first united states coin to carry its mintmark on the obverse since the release of the. This is usually the value used by coin dealers when selling these coins at melt value. The evocative image of lady liberty seemingly gliding across a sunrise landscape is something that is near and dear to every americans heart. Eisenhower silver dollar coin, 40% pure silver, mint state condition, bicentennial. At only 208,000 struck, it is more scarce than the philadelphia 1921 at 246,000. Find out how much your walking liberty half dollar is worth. Now our most popular 1 ounce silver bullion round is available in a smaller half ounce denomination. Walking liberty half dollar 19201929 walking liberty. Walking liberty half dollar design than prefer the liberty seated half dollar design.
Walking liberty half dollars 2 the walking liberty half dollar, designed by adolph a. Of foremost importance to collectors is the coins condition. Liberty walking half dollars 19161947 littleton coin company. A screw together 8 x 10 inch capital plastics coin holder for holding liberty walking half dollars minted between 1916 and 1935. Coins for sale for walking liberty type half dollars items. Walking liberty half dollars 1916 1947 show items 40 80 120. The walking liberty half dollar coin was produced from 1916 to 1947. Half ounce silver rounds for barter or small change.
Walking liberty half dollar 19161936 coin folder coin collecting book and supply. Liberty walking half dollars 19161947 littleton coin. You will discover coin values and prices for walking liberty halves. Woolley, came to believe that he was not only allowed but required by law to replace coin designs that had been in use for 25 years. The walking liberty half dollar is a silver 50cent piece or half dollar coin that was issued by the united states mint from 1916 to 1947. The mint placed the mint mark for coins minted at denver d and san francisco s on the obverse of the coin just below the motto in god we trust. Looking to see how much your walking liberty half dollar is worth. But a walking liberty half dollar thats been well preserved is certainly worth more than just its silver value alone. Collecting and investing strategies for walking liberty half dollars by zyrus press is the main reference book for finding general and specific information about the popular walking liberty half dollar series. Buy littleton walking liberty half dollars album lca5.
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