Walking Liberty Half-Dollars
(1916 - 1947)
The Walking Liberty Half Dollar was introduced in 1916 and is widely considered one of the most beautiful coins in U.S. history. The design was created by sculptor Adolph A. Weinman. The obverse features Liberty striding toward the rising sun, draped in the American flag, while the reverse depicts a powerful perched eagle.
These half dollars were struck in 90% silver and 10% copper, with a standard weight of 12.50 grams. Minted in Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco, the series includes several key and semi-key dates, notably the 1916–S, 1919–D, 1921, and 1921–D. Many pieces saw extensive circulation, and fully detailed examples—especially with strong strikes on Liberty’s hand and head—are sought after.
The design remains so iconic that it was revived for the modern American Silver Eagle beginning in 1986, further cementing the Walking Liberty Half Dollar’s lasting legacy among collectors and bullion investors alike.
Check out dates & mintages for Walking Liberty Half-Dollars, below.Business Strikes
1916 | 608,000
1916-D | 1,014,400
1916-S | 508,000
1917 | 12,292,000
1917-D Obv Mint Mark | 765,400
1917-D Rev Mint Mark | 1,940,000
1917-S Obv Mint Mark | 952,000
1917-S Rev Mint Mark | 5,554,000
1918 | 6,634,000
1918-D | 3,853,040
1918-S | 10,282,000
1919 | 962,000
1919-D | 1,165,000
1919-S | 1,552,000
1920 | 6,372,000
1920-D | 1,551,000
1920-S | 4,624,000
1921 | 246,000
1921-D | 208,000
1921-S | 548,000
1923-S | 2,178,000
1927-S | 2,392,000
1928-S | 1,940,000
1929-D | 1,001,200
1929-S | 1,902,000
1933-S | 1,786,000
1934 | 6,964,000
1934-D | 2,361,400
1934-S | 3,652,000
1935 | 9,162,000
1935-D | 3,003,800
1935-S | 3,854,000
1936 | 12,614,000
1936-D | 4,252,400
1936-S | 3,884,000
1937 | 9,522,000
1937-D | 1,676,000
1937-S | 2,090,000
1938 | 4,110,000
1938-D | 491,600
1939 | 6,812,000
1939-D | 4,267,800
1939-S | 2,552,000
1940 | 9,156,000
1940-S | 4,550,000
1941 | 24,192,000
1941-D | 11,248,400
1941-S | 8,098,000
1942 | 47,818,000
1942-D | 10,973,800
1942-S | 12,708,000
1943 | 53,190,000
1943-D | 11,346,000
1943-S | 13,450,000
1944 | 28,206,000
1944-D | 9,769,000
1944-S | 8,904,000
1945 | 31,502,000
1945-D | 9,966,800
1945-S | 10,156,000
1946 | 12,118,000
1946-D | 2,151,000
1946-S | 3,724,000
1947 | 4,094,000
1947-D | 3,900,600
Proof Strikes
1936 Proof | 3,901
1937 Proof | 5,728
1938 Proof | 8,152
1939 Proof | 8,808
1940 Proof | 11,279
1941 Proof | 15,412
1942 Proof | 21,120
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