Genuine United States Mint 1916-1947 BU Silver Walking Liberty Half Dollar (J0822)
This offer includes the history of this coinage; Certificate of Authenticity and the 1942 Silver Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Please supersize for details.
The Silver Walking Liberty Half Dollar is among the most beautiful, graceful and symbolic of all U.S. coin designs. A.A.Weinman depicted liberty advancing toward the dawn of a new day, her hand outstretched in greeting. She carries a bundle of laurel and oak sprigs and is dressed in a garment representing the U. S. Flag. Through Miss Liberty appears on most U.S. Mint coins, the figure can be traced back at least 2,500 years to the Roman Godess Libertas. Her temple once served as the first public library in Ancient Rome. The Liberty cap goes back further to freed slaves in Egypt who wore a distintive cap to show their status.
Specifications: Designer: A.A. Weinman Years Issued:1916-1947 Where Minted: Philadelphia, Denver and SanFranisco Diameter: 30.6mm;Weight: 12.50g; Composition: .900 Fine Silver.100 Copper Rarest Date: 1921 Listed with ExportYourStore.com
