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Walking Liberty Half-Dollar

Silver

Circulated , Uncirculated

The Walking Liberty Half Dollar was minted from 1916 to 1947 and designed by Adolph A. Weinman. Struck in 90% silver, it features Liberty walking toward the rising sun on the obverse and a perched eagle on the reverse, a design later adapted for the American Silver Eagle.

Coin Specifications

Metal

Silver

Fine Metal Weight

12.5 g

PURITY

90%

Dimension

30.6 mm

Gross/Coin Weight

12.5 g

IRA Approved

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Craftsmanship

The Walking Liberty Half Dollar was struck from 1916 to 1947 in 90% silver and 10% copper. Its broad half-dollar format gave sculptor Adolph A. Weinman room for a detailed allegorical design that later influenced the American Silver Eagle.

Design Details

Adolph A. Weinman’s obverse shows Liberty walking toward the rising sun, draped in the American flag and carrying laurel and oak branches. The reverse depicts a bald eagle perched on a rocky outcrop, with national inscriptions and the half-dollar denomination framing the design.

Investment & Legacy

The Walking Liberty Half Dollar combines 90% silver content with Adolph A. Weinman’s influential early 20th-century design. Its 1916–1947 production history, date-and-mintmark variety, and connection to the later American Silver Eagle give it enduring collector and historical interest.