1937 50c

Coin / United States of America / 50c / Walking Liberty Halves / 1937 / Philadelphia

The 1937 (PR) is the second rarest and second lowest mintage at 5,728 for the proof Walkers. Scarce in all grades up to its finest PR68 which is very rare. The 1937's are known for their stunning deep mirrors. Extremely high-quality gems are out there. It just takes some digging around.

Country United States of America
Year 1937
Serie Walking Liberty Halves
Denomination 50c
Mint Philadelphia
coinage-type Walking Liberty half dollar
desg PR
designer Adolph A. Weinman
diameter 30.6
edge Reeded
fineness 0.9
material 90% silver; 10% copper
mintage 5,728
ngc-id 27V5
obverse-description Liberty portrayed standing on a rock, facing left, with flowing robes and her right hand outstretched with a star-covered drapery flowing behind her. I bright sun, with extended rays is rising from the horizon on the lower left. The word LIBERTY frames the periphery and date appears at the bottom center. and the motto IN GOD WE TRUST is in the right field.
pcgs-link 6637
pcgs-number 6637
reverse-description A large eagle perched on a rock, facing left with wings elevated in a defensive posture. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and HALF DOLLAR appear on the periphery. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM sits atop a small olive branch left of the eagle.
weight-grams 12.5
weight-ounces 0.36169
year-display 1936-1942