The Walking Liberty half dollar is considered one of the most beautiful US coins ever made. And while over 74 million coins were produced between 1916 and 1947, many millions were melted down over the years for their 90% silver content and millions more have been hoarded by collectors and bullion investors.
A Wish and a Warning
First issued at the height of World War I, the coin’s design features Adolph A. Weinman’s iconic depiction of Lady Liberty walking steadfastly into a new dawn, draped in an American flag, the sun rising at her back. She carries a sheaf of laurel and oak branches, symbolizing peace and strength, in her left arm, her right arm extended to bestow the gift of liberty to a world in the midst of a terrible war.
The design is so loved that it has been reissued on the US Mint’s American Silver Eagle bullion coins.
The reverse of the coin portrays an eagle perched on a cliff, its wings unfolded to show its power, and by projection, that of the United States. A pine sapling grows from a fissure in the rock, symbolizing the growth of the US as a world power at the dawn of the 20th century.
Perfect for Collectors and Investors
The beauty and symbolism of the Walking Liberty half dollar shine through on coins rated as Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) and higher, making them ideal for collectors of US silver coins. Lesser quality coins can still hold the beauty of the design, and are nice additions to beginning collections, and their 90% silver content makes them attractive to bullion investors, as well. Heavily circulated coins, called culls, have little of the fine details remaining, but their silver content remains consistent, making them reliable stores of the precious metal.
Act Now While Supplies Last
The increasing rarity of the Walking Liberty half dollars in good condition makes them increasingly attractive to collectors, adding extra value to owning them. Even heavily circulated coins are sought by bullion investors as currently depressed silver prices are predicted to rise in the near future.
Choices are plentiful now, with companies like The Great American Coin Company offering Walking Liberty half dollars in Brilliant Uncirculated, Fine/Very Fine, circulated and cull condition individually as well as in rolls and bags for bullion investors. But interest in these coins is booming as silver rises, so act now while prices are low since prices are influenced by the daily spot price of silver and can change without notice.
The Great American Coin Company offers Walking Liberty half dollars and other silver coins and silver bullion in choices to suit any investing or gift-giving budget. Visit our website to see the many ways we can solve your gift-giving needs.
