1917 Walking Liberty Half Dollar VG
Numismatic
1917 Walking Liberty Half Dollar VG
Struck in 1917 at the Philadelphia Mint, this half dollar belongs to the celebrated Walking Liberty series, a high point in United States coinage. The coin is composed of 90% silver, containing 0.3575 troy ounces of the precious metal. This particular specimen is in Very Good condition, showing honest wear from its time in circulation while retaining the core elements of its historic imagery. The obverse, designed by Adolph Weinman, presents Lady Liberty moving gracefully toward a rising sun. She carries a bundle of branches in her arm, symbolizing strength and peace, with the motto 'IN GOD WE TRUST' and the date 1917 clearly visible. On the reverse, a powerful eagle stands perched on a rugged rock, wings partially spread as if preparing for flight. The inscriptions 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', and the 'HALF DOLLAR' denomination frame this majestic wildlife scene.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1917 |
| Grade | Very 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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