Coin Highlights
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Issuer: United States of America
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Date: 1941
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Mint: Philadelphia (no mintmark)
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Denomination: 50 Cents
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Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
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Weight: 12.5 g
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Diameter: 30.6 mm
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Grade: NGC MS63 (Choice Uncirculated)
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Special Holder: Encapsulated with fragments from the coin’s original U.S. Mint distribution bag.
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Obverse Design: Walking Liberty striding toward the sunrise, draped in the American flag, carrying branches of laurel and oak (Adolph A. Weinman).
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Reverse Design: A majestic eagle perched on a mountain pine branch with wings raised.
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Edge: Reeded
Historical Significance
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Struck in the early years of U.S. involvement in World War II, the 1941 Walking Liberty Half Dollar reflects a period of national resilience.
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The Walking Liberty design, introduced in 1916, is widely considered one of the most beautiful in U.S. coinage and later inspired the American Silver Eagle bullion series (1986–present).
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The inclusion of original Mint bag fragments ties this coin directly to its production and distribution over 80 years ago, offering collectors a tangible link to history.
Collectibility
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At MS63, this coin displays bright mint luster and moderate marks typical of the grade, making it an accessible entry point for uncirculated Walkers.
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The bag fragment pedigree adds uniqueness and collectible charm, distinguishing this coin from typical certified examples.
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Appeals strongly to both Walking Liberty specialists and collectors who appreciate coins with added provenance.
G-4 Good- Scant Rim. LIBERTY on shield worn off. Date and letters legible.
VG-8 Very Good- Rim fairly defined. Some letter in LIBERTY evident.
F-12 Fine– LIBERTY complete, but weak.
VF– Very Fine– LIBERTY mostly sharp.
EF-20 Extremely Fine- LIBERTY entirely sharp. Scroll edges and clasp distinct.
AU-50 About Uncirculated- Slight trace of wear on Liberty’s breast and knees, and on eagle’s head, claws, and wing tops.
MS-60 Uncirculated- No Trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated- Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prim focal areas. Impaired luster possible.
