1940-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar MS-66 PCGS
Numismatic
1940-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar MS-66 PCGS
The 1940-S Walking Liberty half dollar stands as a stunning example of United States coinage from the mid twentieth century. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this coin contains 0.3575 troy ounces of silver with a purity of 0.900. It has been certified in an exceptional Mint State 66 (MS-66) condition, meaning it retains its original luster and sharp details from a total mintage of 4,550,000 pieces. Designed by Adolph Weinman, the coin features a graceful depiction of Lady Liberty on the obverse. She is shown striding toward a rising sun while cradling a bundle of branches in her arm, symbolizing hope and progress. The reverse displays a powerful eagle perched on a mountain crag, wings partially spread as if preparing to take flight. Legible inscriptions on the coin include the mottoes "IN GOD WE TRUST" and "E PLURIBUS UNUM", along with the denomination "HALF DOLLAR" and the United States name.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1940 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | MS-66 (PCGS) |
| 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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