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.
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.
