The 1918-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar was struck at the San Francisco Mint in 90% silver. Its circulation-strike mintage was 10,282,000 coins.
Condition & Photos
Medium to dark gray surfaces with heavy, even circulation wear. The high points of Liberty and the eagle are broadly smooth, but the date, major legends, and San Francisco mint mark remain visible. Scattered marks are consistent with long circulation. No numerical grade is assigned.
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The obverse features Adolph A. Weinman’s Walking Liberty design, paired with an eagle perched on a rocky crag on the reverse.
Coin Details
- Year: 1918
- Mint: San Francisco (S mint mark)
- Denomination: 50 Cents
- Mintage: 10,282,000 circulation strikes
- Composition: 90% Silver / 10% Copper
- Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
- SKU: WLH0016
Collector Significance
As an early-series San Francisco issue, the 1918-S carries more collector interest than the common 1940s dates and fits an early Walking Liberty date-and-mint collection.