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 |