Lot of Walking Liberty Silver Coins – Approximately 985 DWT

For your consideration, we have a Lot of Walking Liberty Silver 90% Half Dollars. These coins were designed by Adolph A. Weinman and were minted by the United States from 1916 to 1947. As one of the few half-dollar coins produced with 90% silver, each coin contains a total of .3575 troy ounces of pure silver, making it a formidable investment. Displayed on the front of each half-dollar is Adolph Weinman’s Walking Liberty design. This coin depicts Lady Liberty marching across an open field, in a Phrygian cap and a toga bearing the stars and stripes of the US flag. In one hand, she carries a bundle of laurel and oak branches in reference to America’s abundant resources. The other hand extends in a gesture of welcome towards the rising sun, symbolizing not only the generosity with which the US shares its abundance, but also the hope that this generosity inspires in those who immigrate to this country. The optimism of this piece is further emphasized by the inscription of “In God We Trust” that appears to right of Lady Liberty. The reverse side of the coin has an image of the bald eagle. In this image, the bird perches upon a mountain summit. It is encircled by a ring of text, which includes the coin’s country of issue and denomination. The olive branch that protrudes from its left talon represents the peace that has sustained the unity of this nation for so long. Further contributing to this message are the words “E Pluribus Unum” that appear directly in front of the eagle.