1916 Walking Liberty Half Dollar AG
Numismatic
1916 Walking Liberty Half Dollar AG
The year 1916 marked the debut of one of the most celebrated designs in American coinage. This Walking Liberty half dollar, struck in 90% silver, represents the very first year of a legendary series. With a modest mintage of just 608,000 pieces, this inaugural issue holds a special place in twentieth-century numismatics. Designed by Adolph Weinman, the coin's obverse features a powerful depiction of Lady Liberty walking gracefully toward a rising sun. She carries branches of laurel and oak, symbolizing civil and military glory. The reverse presents a starkly different yet equally majestic image of an eagle perched on a mountain crag, wings partially unfolded as it prepares for flight. This particular coin contains 0.3575 troy ounces of silver and is preserved in Almost Good condition. The legible inscriptions, including the national motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" on the obverse and "E PLURIBUS UNUM" on the reverse, serve as enduring testaments to the era of its creation.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1916 |
| Grade | Almost Good |
| Legal-tender face value | 50 Cents |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 0.3575 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
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