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Half Dollar Walking Liberty Silver Coin, Common Date
Today's Purchase Price
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AU
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¥10,000
¥6000
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¥3000
Cleaned
¥2200
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Product Description
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The "Liberty Walking Half Dollar," issued by the United States, is a historically significant silver coin minted between 1916 and 1947. This series combines artistic and investment value and is highly prized by coin collectors and investors worldwide. GoldSilverJapan offers the highest industry standards for Liberty Walking Half Dollars of all periods, by mint, and grade.
This half dollar's design, by Adolph A. Weinman, depicts Liberty, symbolizing freedom, walking leftward. Wrapped in the Stars and Stripes and holding an olive branch amid a rising sun, it symbolizes American prosperity and peace. The reverse features a majestic eagle, symbolizing the strength of the United States.
This coin, measuring 30.6 mm in diameter, weighing 12.5 grams, and composed of 90% silver (10% copper), has a significant impact on modern bullion prices. Mint (MS), high-grade examples, and low-issue years fetch particularly high prices.
[Rarity and Price Information by Year of Issue (by Grade)]
The 1916 first-year coin is particularly sought-after, with 608,000 struck by the Philadelphia Mint, 1,014,400 struck by the Denver Mint, and 508,000 struck by the San Francisco Mint. The 1916-D Mint, in particular, can fetch as much as $260 for VF-20, $1,750 for MS-63, and $8,200 for MS-65.
The 1917 coin has many variations, with both "obverse mintmark" and "reverse mintmark" available. The 1917-D obverse is worth $175 in VF-20 and $1,250 in MS-63. Conversely, the 1917-D reverse is extremely rare, reaching $2,000 in MS-63.
The 1918-1921 mintage range, like the 1919-D, is rare (1,165,000 mints), and is valued at $435 in VF-20 and $5,000 in MS-63. The 1921 mintage is even rarer, with Philadelphia mints sometimes reaching $7,000 in MS-60, $16,000 in MS-63, and over $25,000 in MS-65.
Mints from 1923 to 1933 were not minted, with mintage resumption occurring in 1934. Mints from these years onward tend to be held more for investment and bullion purposes than for collectors.
In 1935, coins were struck at three mints. The 1935-D went for $310 in MS-63, the 1935-S for $475 in MS-63, and the 1936 for $375 in MS-63, making them relatively affordable. However, the 1938-D, with a circulation of only 491,600, trades for a high $1,300 in MS-63.
In the 1940s, due to the context of World War II, large-scale minting occurred. The 1941 Philadelphia Mint had the highest mintage, with 24,192,000 coins. However, higher grades remain in high demand, with coins fetching $220 in MS-65.
Of particular note is the 1946 "double-die reverse" variation, a misprint with a double stamp on the reverse, highly prized in the collector's market. Some coins are valued at $2,600 in MS-65.
[Proof Edition]
From 1936 to 1942, the Philadelphia Mint issued limited proof coins. Only 3,901 1936 proofs were minted, and they sometimes traded for as high as $4,500 in PF-66. The final year, 1942, saw a relatively high number of 21,120, and they fetched around $430 in PF-65.
[Market Valuation and Purchase Price of the Liberty Walking Half Dollar]
This silver coin series remains in high demand due to its beauty, historical background, and silver content. High-grade coins, low mintage coins, and variations (e.g., double die, mint errors) are particularly attractive to investors and advanced collectors.
GoldSilverJapan offers particularly high prices for coins certified by grading institutions (PCGS, NGC). We also offer free in-store appraisals and authentication for uncertified coins, allowing you to receive cash on the same day.
Why sell with GoldSilverJapan?
1. Guaranteed highest purchase price in Japan
2. Premium valuation for PCGS/NGC-certified coins
3. Online appraisals and LINE appraisals available
4. Same-day payment and completely free mail-in purchase service
5. Accurate price quotes based on global auction prices
[For those considering selling now]
If you're interested in selling your Liberty Walking Half Dollar, please contact GoldSilverJapan. We welcome any year and condition. Appraisals are completely free, and our expert staff will assist you with your purchase.
We will obtain a worthy value for your valuable asset.
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