The Walking Liberty Half Dollar was introduced in 1916 as part of a nationwide effort to enhance the visual appeal of U.S. coinage under the Roosevelt administration. It replaced the Barber Half Dollar after that design completed its mandated 25-year production cycle. Sculpted by Adolph A. Weinman, the Walking Liberty quickly became known for its thoughtful design and symbolic imagery. This 1941-S Walking Liberty comes from the eve of America’s entry into World War II. Today, the 1941-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar is available at JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Comes with a protective slab!
• 23rd date in the Walking Liberty series!
• Issued by the San Francisco Mint!
• Contains .36169 troy oz of actual silver content.
• The face value is $.50 (USD).
• Graded Mint State 64 by the Professional Coin Grading Service.
• On the obverse is Walking Liberty.
• The reverse features the American bald eagle.
• Bears an S mint mark from the San Francisco Mint.
• Please note that the exact appearance/condition of each coin may vary slightly.

Many 1941-S Walking Liberty Half Dollars exhibit weak strikes on Liberty’s left hand and the skirt lines, a common characteristic of San Francisco Mint production during this era that resulted from worn dies and high-volume output demands. Collectors seeking premium examples must carefully examine these diagnostic areas to find coins with full design detail.

This 1941-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar is a Mint State 64 specimen from the eve of World War II coming to America’s shores. The coin features an attractive overall eye appeal, with several small contact marks in groups and one or two heavier marks also present. The coin may feature one or two small patches of hairlines as well.

On the obverse of the 1941-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar, Liberty is shown walking toward the sunrise, draped in the American flag. Her right arm is extended forward, while laurel and oak branches rest in her left arm, representing peace and strength. The inscription “LIBERTY” appears to the right, with “IN GOD WE TRUST” placed beneath Liberty’s arm. The date is displayed along the bottom edge.

The reverse of the 1941-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar features a bald eagle perched on a rocky mountain outcrop with its wings partially open. A pine sapling grows from the stone below. The inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “HALF DOLLAR” frame the design, while “E PLURIBUS UNUM” appears in small letters near the pine branch.

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