1939 Walking Liberty Half Dollar – 90% Silver U.S. Coin – Philadelphia

Original 1939 Walking Liberty Half Dollar, struck at the Philadelphia Mint during the final years before World War II.

Designed by renowned sculptor Adolph A. Weinman, the obverse features Liberty walking toward the rising sun while carrying branches of laurel and oak, symbolizing civil and military glory. The reverse depicts a powerful American eagle perched on a mountain crag with a mountain pine branch.

Struck in 90% silver, the Walking Liberty Half Dollar is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful designs in American coinage and remains a favorite among collectors of classic U.S. silver coins.

This example is from the Philadelphia Mint and carries no mint mark.

The coin is in circulated vintage condition with visible wear and contact marks consistent with age and circulation. Strong overall design detail remains on both sides, including a clearly defined date, Liberty figure and eagle. Please examine the photographs carefully for the exact condition of the coin offered.

An attractive original 1939 silver half dollar and an excellent addition to a collection of Walking Liberty coinage, historic American silver, or pre-war U.S. coins.

Specifications

Country: United States
Year: 1939
Denomination: Half Dollar / 50 Cents
Type: Walking Liberty Half Dollar
Mint: Philadelphia
Mint Mark: None
Composition: 90% Silver
Weight when issued: 12.5 g
Silver content: approximately 0.3617 troy oz
Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
Edge: Reeded