Introduced in 1916, the Walking Liberty Half Dollar emerged during the Roosevelt administration’s initiative to redesign and elevate the appearance of U.S. coinage. The series replaced the Barber Half Dollar once its mandatory 25-year minting term concluded. Sculpted by Adolph A. Weinman, the Walking Liberty design soon earned widespread appreciation for its balanced composition and artistic quality. This 1936 Walking Liberty Half Dollar has vibrant eye appeal and boasts stunning MS66+ certification. Right now, the 1936 Walking Liberty Half Dollar is available from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
This 1936 Walking Liberty Half Dollar is in Mint State 66+ condition, making it a superior example of an MS66 specimen. The coin has blast-white surfaces with bright, satin luster and frosted design elements. The strike quality remains strong after nearly a century, and the eagle’s plumage, as well as the legends, are crisp.
The 1936 Walking Liberty Half Dollars entered circulation throughout the United States during the mid-Depression era, serving as a significant denomination for everyday transactions at a time when fifty cents represented substantial purchasing power. These coins passed through banks, retail establishments, and individual hands across the country, with many eventually showing the characteristic wear patterns on Liberty’s left hand, head, and skirt lines that resulted from years of commercial use. While millions were struck across the three mints that year, countless examples were lost, melted, or worn smooth through decades of handling.
The obverse of the 1936 Walking Liberty Half Dollar features Liberty walking confidently toward the sunrise, symbolizing hope and progress. She is draped in the American flag, extending her right hand forward while holding branches of laurel and oak in her left arm, signifying civil achievement and military strength. The inscription “LIBERTY” is visible to the right, with “IN GOD WE TRUST” appearing beneath Liberty’s arm. The date is displayed at the bottom of the coin.
The reverse of the 1936 Walking Liberty Half Dollar showcases a bald eagle resting on a rugged mountain ledge, its wings partially unfurled. A pine sapling grows from the rocky surface below, adding a natural element to the scene. Encircling the design are the inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “HALF DOLLAR,” while “E PLURIBUS UNUM” is positioned in small lettering to the left of the pine branch.
If you have any questions about historic 90% silver coins, please don’t hesitate to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.

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Introduced in 1916, the Walking Liberty Half Dollar emerged during the Roosevelt administration’s initiative to redesign and elevate the appearance of U.S. coinage. The series replaced the Barber Half Dollar once its mandatory 25-year minting term concluded. Sculpted by Adolph A. Weinman, the Walking Liberty design soon earned widespread appreciation for its balanced composition and artistic quality. This 1936 Walking Liberty Half Dollar has vibrant eye appeal and boasts stunning MS66+ certification. Right now, the 1936 Walking Liberty Half Dollar is available from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
This 1936 Walking Liberty Half Dollar is in Mint State 66+ condition, making it a superior example of an MS66 specimen. The coin has blast-white surfaces with bright, satin luster and frosted design elements. The strike quality remains strong after nearly a century, and the eagle’s plumage, as well as the legends, are crisp.
The 1936 Walking Liberty Half Dollars entered circulation throughout the United States during the mid-Depression era, serving as a significant denomination for everyday transactions at a time when fifty cents represented substantial purchasing power. These coins passed through banks, retail establishments, and individual hands across the country, with many eventually showing the characteristic wear patterns on Liberty’s left hand, head, and skirt lines that resulted from years of commercial use. While millions were struck across the three mints that year, countless examples were lost, melted, or worn smooth through decades of handling.
The obverse of the 1936 Walking Liberty Half Dollar features Liberty walking confidently toward the sunrise, symbolizing hope and progress. She is draped in the American flag, extending her right hand forward while holding branches of laurel and oak in her left arm, signifying civil achievement and military strength. The inscription “LIBERTY” is visible to the right, with “IN GOD WE TRUST” appearing beneath Liberty’s arm. The date is displayed at the bottom of the coin.
The reverse of the 1936 Walking Liberty Half Dollar showcases a bald eagle resting on a rugged mountain ledge, its wings partially unfurled. A pine sapling grows from the rocky surface below, adding a natural element to the scene. Encircling the design are the inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “HALF DOLLAR,” while “E PLURIBUS UNUM” is positioned in small lettering to the left of the pine branch.
If you have any questions about historic 90% silver coins, please don’t hesitate to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.