USA 1921 Walking Liberty Half Dollar – 90% Silver Coin (KM#142)

USA Walking Liberty Half Dollar – 90% Silver Coin (KM#142)

An American Classic – 1916 to 1947

Widely considered one of the most beautiful coins in U.S. history, the Walking Liberty Half Dollar is a timeless piece of Americana. Minted from 1916 to 1947, this 90% silver coin features stunning patriotic imagery and holds strong historical and numismatic value.

Key Features:

• Country: United States of America

• Denomination: 50 Cents

• KM Number: KM# 142

• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

• Weight: 12.50 g

• Actual Silver Weight (ASW): 0.3617 oz

• Diameter: 30.6 mm

• Edge: Reeded

• Years of Issue: 1916–1947

• Designer: Adolph A. Weinman

Design Details:

• Obverse: Lady Liberty striding toward the sunrise, draped in the American flag with laurel and oak branches in hand—symbolizing strength, peace, and honor.

• Reverse: A proud and powerful bald eagle perched on a mountain pine branch, wings partially spread.

A favorite among collectors for its artistic beauty, silver content, and historical significance, the Walking Liberty Half Dollar is a standout in any U.S. coin collection. Its design was so admired, it inspired the modern American Silver Eagle bullion coin.