This proof Walking Liberty Half Dollar type coin comes from a mintage of 11,279. Common and readily available up to PR67 which is just slightly better. The PR68 is the finest and marginally scarce. As relatively common and affordable type coins go it comes gorgeously with stunning, deep mirrors.
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 | 11,279 |
ngc-id | 27V8 |
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 | 6640 |
pcgs-number | 6640 |
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 |