The Walking Liberty Half Dollar was first issued in 1916 as part of a broader effort to improve the visual appeal of United States coinage during the Roosevelt administration. It replaced the Barber Half Dollar after that design completed its required 25-year production run. Created by noted sculptor Adolph A. Weinman, the Walking Liberty design was quickly recognized as one of the most respected and admired images to appear on circulating American coins. This 1936 Walking Liberty Half Dollar displays a brilliant, frosted luster over its bright, untoned surfaces. Now, the 1936 Walking Liberty Half Dollar is available online at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
This 1936 Walking Liberty Half Dollar boasts an impressive MS66 certification with crisp relief evident on the devices and inscriptions, as well as a lively cartwheel luster that swirls when viewed under light. The average MS66 coin has no more than three or four minor contact marks, with a few hairlines possible that are not visible to the naked eye.
The obverse of the 1936 Walking Liberty Half Dollar depicts Liberty moving forward toward a rising sun, wrapped in the American flag as a symbol of national identity. Her right arm reaches outward, while laurel and oak branches rest in her left arm, representing both peace and strength. “LIBERTY” is inscribed along the right side of the field, with “IN GOD WE TRUST” placed beneath Liberty’s extended arm. The coin’s date is located at the bottom of the design.
On the reverse of the 1936 Walking Liberty Half Dollar, an American bald eagle is shown standing on a rocky outcrop with its wings partially open. A young mountain pine emerges from the stone below the eagle, symbolizing growth and resilience. The inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “HALF DOLLAR” surround the design, while “E PLURIBUS UNUM” appears in smaller lettering near the pine branch.
The 1936 Walking Liberty Half Dollars saw extensive circulation throughout the United States as the economy gradually recovered from the Depression, with these coins commonly used in everyday commerce for purchasing goods and services. Millions passed through countless hands over the decades, resulting in the well-worn examples frequently encountered by collectors today.
JM Bullion customer service is available to assist you with historic US 90% silver coins at 800-276-6508. Our team is also available online through our web chat and email address.
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The Walking Liberty Half Dollar was first issued in 1916 as part of a broader effort to improve the visual appeal of United States coinage during the Roosevelt administration. It replaced the Barber Half Dollar after that design completed its required 25-year production run. Created by noted sculptor Adolph A. Weinman, the Walking Liberty design was quickly recognized as one of the most respected and admired images to appear on circulating American coins. This 1936 Walking Liberty Half Dollar displays a brilliant, frosted luster over its bright, untoned surfaces. Now, the 1936 Walking Liberty Half Dollar is available online at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
This 1936 Walking Liberty Half Dollar boasts an impressive MS66 certification with crisp relief evident on the devices and inscriptions, as well as a lively cartwheel luster that swirls when viewed under light. The average MS66 coin has no more than three or four minor contact marks, with a few hairlines possible that are not visible to the naked eye.
The obverse of the 1936 Walking Liberty Half Dollar depicts Liberty moving forward toward a rising sun, wrapped in the American flag as a symbol of national identity. Her right arm reaches outward, while laurel and oak branches rest in her left arm, representing both peace and strength. “LIBERTY” is inscribed along the right side of the field, with “IN GOD WE TRUST” placed beneath Liberty’s extended arm. The coin’s date is located at the bottom of the design.
On the reverse of the 1936 Walking Liberty Half Dollar, an American bald eagle is shown standing on a rocky outcrop with its wings partially open. A young mountain pine emerges from the stone below the eagle, symbolizing growth and resilience. The inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “HALF DOLLAR” surround the design, while “E PLURIBUS UNUM” appears in smaller lettering near the pine branch.
The 1936 Walking Liberty Half Dollars saw extensive circulation throughout the United States as the economy gradually recovered from the Depression, with these coins commonly used in everyday commerce for purchasing goods and services. Millions passed through countless hands over the decades, resulting in the well-worn examples frequently encountered by collectors today.
JM Bullion customer service is available to assist you with historic US 90% silver coins at 800-276-6508. Our team is also available online through our web chat and email address.