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The most expensive walking liberty half dollars are scarce dates that grade above extremely fine. Shop the bradford exchange for complete walking liberty silver half dollar coin collection. Attracting new collectors who appreciate the beauty and. Half dollar dansco supreme coin albums these dansco supreme coin albums for half dollars come with the pages and slides. Following is a list of the scarcest walking liberty half dollars and their value ranges. Ms 65 ngc liberty walking half dollars 19161947 for sale. Liberty walking half dollars 19161947 many collectors consider the walking liberty half dollar to be the finest example of american silver coin design.
The obverse and reverse of the coin was designed by adolph a. Walking liberty half dollars 1916 1947 the us half dollar coin was issued with the walking liberty on the front and an eagle on the reverse from 1916 til 1947. The obverse design has had such popularity that it was resurrected for use on the silver eagle dollar bullion coins starting in 1986. This complimentary checklist lets you keep track of your growing collection. We take pride in providing the most accurate coin values and stats online. Weinman, was introduced in 1916 along with the mercury dime and standing liberty quarter and has been called americas most beautiful silver coin. The design was so popular, the obverse was chosen as the basis for the american silver eagle series. Liberty walking half dollars 19161947 for sale ebay. Call 800 3759006 to order walking liberty half dollar bu at apmex. 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. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. Assessing the amount of wear if any to the surface of the coin determines each grading category.
A look at the majestic figure of liberty, striding with outstretched arm, gives ample credence to that. We offer all dates of walking liberty half dollars in goodvery good condition. The evocative image of lady liberty seemingly gliding across a sunrise landscape is something that is near and dear to every americans heart. 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. Walking liberty halves half dollars monaco rare coins. Earlier coins will grade full good and better condition, while later coins will be more fine to very fine condition.
Ms 65 ngc liberty walking half dollars 19161947 for. If you would like to gain a better idea of what you might be asked to pay for a walking liberty half dollar, there are two aspects of the coin you must carefully look at. Weinman, a wellknown sculptor and engraver in 1915, the new mint director, robert w. Designed by adolph weinman and issued from 1916 to 1947, the walking liberty half dollar features intricate and highly prized obverse and reverse details. Collecting walking liberty half dollars 1916 d walking liberty half dollar walking liberty half dollar reverse mintmark on obverse mintmark on reverse liberty coin service by thomas coulson the introduction of the walking liberty half dollar in 1916 continued the renaissance of united states coinage that began a decade earlier. Walking liberty half dollar for sale liberty walking half. Coin value prices, price chart, coin photos, mintage figures, coin melt value, metal composition, mint mark. Walking liberty half dollar value and the upward ride the beauty of the walking liberty half makes the series one of the most popular and avidly collected with a long history of rising values.
Liberty coin service collectors checklist for walking. Collectors checklist for walking liberty half dollars 19161947 coin 1916 1916d1916s1917 1917d, obv. They were minted between 1916 and 1947 and are 90% silver. Walking liberty half dollar value and what dealers pay. A guide book of morgan silver dollars whitman publishing, llc bowers series. 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. Collecting and investing strategies for walking liberty half dollars strategy. The complete guide to walking liberty half dollars.
Collecting key and semikey walking liberty half dollars. For all of 1916 and part of 1917, the mintmark was placed on the obverse of the coin under the date. Collecting and investing strategies for walking liberty half dollars. However, with the exception of rare walking liberty half dollars, most of the post1933 walking halves are only worth a significant amount of money.
Available in one dollar, half dollar and quarter dollar. 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. The walking liberty half dollar, being produced more than 50 years ago, is a coin that has been subjected to any number of different bits of damage. Weinman, whose initials can be found on the design, the coin was minted from 1916 through 1947. Use the ngc coin explorer to determine numismatic values for walking liberty half dollars, including the 1938 d 50c ms. Walking liberty half dollars walking liberty half dollar, walking liberty halves are the second most popular us silver coins. This tool also features images, specifications, registry points and more. Pieces like that are routinely priced in the hundreds of dollars.
Walking liberty half dollar coin collecting starter set with. Make offer 1936 50c ngc ms65 beautiful rainbow toning walking liberty half dollar. These liberty half dollars have a 90% silver content and are very popular with coin collectors. Triple tuc d0190 walking liberty silver half dollar gimmicks and. Half dollars come packaged in a heavy duty canvas bag.
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It has what we coin collectors call a numismatic premium value due to the scarcity or collector interest in the coin. Now our most popular 1 ounce silver bullion round is available in a smaller half ounce denomination. Since 1793, when the us mint first opened, the half dollar, quarter dollar and the dime had all carried the same design. Weinman and the design was later used for the modern silver american eagle design. Under the discretion of the commission of fine arts, in 1915, three renowned sculptors were chosen from a field of five to submit models for new coins. This page measures the pure metal value or current melt value of the silver half dollar. Larger image 1892o barber liberty head silver half dollar key date in ngc g 6 our. The walking liberty half dollars were designed by a. Get the best deals on ms 65 ngc liberty walking half dollars 1916 1947. Walking liberty half dollars 2 the walking liberty half dollar, designed by adolph a. Album, binder, board, book, card, collection, folder, holder, page, portfolio. However, if there is a coin in this series that you dont see available, we likely have it in our inventory. This set contains every regular issue walking liberty half dollar.
But a walking liberty half dollar thats been well preserved is certainly worth more than just its silver value alone. We offer competitive silver prices on walking liberty half dollars 1916 1947 and secure 247 online ordering. Complete 65 coin set of walking liberty half dollars. Walk into libertys world walk right into the world of collecting walking liberty half dollar coins, a series struck between 1916 and 1945. Even for this, the most recent walking liberty to have been produced, finding the coin in excellent condition is no simple feat. The walking liberty half dollar is perenially the most collected silver half dollar coin. Find walking liberty half dollar and franklin half dollar from a vast selection of coins. What are the key and semikey coins in the walking liberty half dollar series. Liberty coin service collecting walking liberty half dollars.
Collecting and investing strategies for walking liberty half. Walking liberty half dollar 19161947 value jm bullion. Weinman in 1916, the walking liberty silver half dollar was greeted with great acclaim, and is. Coin value price chart for walking liberty half dollars 50c. Walking liberty silver half dollar series ran from 1916 through 1947 the coinage act of 1890 required that each coin design be in production for a minimum of 25 years. Woolley had the commission of fine arts conduct a design competition to replace the dime, quarter.
Half dollars 2020 red book guide book of united states coins. Showdown of walking liberty half dollar sets coinweek. Complete walking liberty silver half dollar coin collection. The walking liberty half dollar is the result of the second artistic competition held by the u. Weinman and replaced the earlier barber half dollar that was designed by charles e. Walking liberty half dollar bu walking liberty half. See more about condition, how it affects walking liberty half dollar value, and how to grade the condition of your coins below.
While common in circulated grade, this issue is quite scarce in this neargem grade. Buy 0307090272 liberty walking half dollars 19371947 volume 2 whitman no 9027 coin. Use the ngc coin explorer to get the latest walking liberty half dollars auction prices realized, including the 1916 50c ms. Grading walking liberty half dollars is a process of comparison, judging the condition of your half dollar and assigning a grade. They were sporadically issued during the 1920s and early 30s, with none minted in 1922, 192426 and 193032. Woolley misinterpreted the act and determined that no coin design could stay in production for more than 25 years. The coin is named after its representation of liberty on the obverse.
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. Half dollars had substantial buying power in its early days of issue, enough to buy, for example, a loaf of bread, a quart of milk and a dozen eggs. Walking liberty half dollar for sale liberty walking. These were released by the united states of america and some of them can even be found easily today because of. The book is not for someone who just wants to put together a nice collection of circulated half dollars. The most popular way to collect liberty walking half dollars is to assemble all the different dates and mint marks of the series. The front of the coin is graced by lady liberty herself as you can see from the image. Coins for sale for walking liberty type half dollars items. Many collectors consider the walking liberty half dollar to be the finest example of american silver coin design. Dont hesitate to call us at 180073511 with any questions regarding your want list in both certified and ungraded coins. Designed by adolph weinman and issued from 1916 to 1947, the walking liberty half dollar features intricate and. Walking liberty half dollars carry premiums over the franklin half dollars and the kennedy half dollars.
Coin folders half dollars liberty walking, 19371947 number two 9780307090270. Certified half dollars, ngc and pcgs, slabbed half dollars. Mintproducts half dollar coin sets 1892date 19161947. Coin folders half dollars liberty walking, 19371947. Collecting and investing strategies for walking liberty. The low side is for a grade of good and higher value is for a grade of mintstate 66. In his book on walkers, jeff ambio emphasizes that the central. Walk into liberty s world walk right into the world of collecting walking liberty half dollar coins, a series struck between 1916 and 1945.
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Walking liberty half dollars, also known as walkers, are struck in 90% silver and were issued from 1916 thru 1947. Mintproducts walking liberty half dollars 19161947. Walking liberty half dollar coins minted from 19161945 are thought to be one of the most beautiful ever minted by the u. Golden eagle coins stocks a large inventory online. In 1916 the walking liberty half dollar, also referred to as the walker, replaced the barber half dollar and marked a change in the way us coins were designed. The walking liberty half dollar is generally a common coin, but the series does have several key and semikey issues. 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. The united states mint struck liberty walking half dollars at the philadelphia, denver, and san francisco mints. Walking liberty half dollar 1916 1947 the walking liberty design is one that very. The ngc coin explorer also provides coin images, auction results, registry information and more. The walking liberty half dollars are among our favorite coins. Walking liberty half dollar values and prices the spruce crafts. Certified walking liberty half dollars golden eagle coins.
Walking liberty half dollars walkers were minted from 1916 to 1947 and. Half ounce silver rounds for barter or small change. Walking liberty coin half ounce silver rounds money metals. Library of coins liberty walking half dollars 1916 1937 coin book.
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