The 1946 Walking Liberty Half Dollar was struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 90% silver. Its circulation-strike mintage was 12,118,000 coins.
Condition & Photos
Light-to-medium gray circulated surfaces show heavier wear and flattened detail across Liberty’s central design, along with scattered marks in the fields. The reverse has softened eagle detail while the major lettering remains visible. No numerical grade is assigned.
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The obverse features Liberty walking toward the rising sun while carrying laurel and oak branches, paired with an American bald eagle perched on a rocky outcrop on the reverse.
Coin Details
- Year: 1946
- Mint: Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Denomination: 50 Cents
- Mintage: 12,118,000 circulation strikes
- Composition: 90% Silver / 10% Copper
- Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
- SKU: WLH0028
Collector Significance
This late-series Philadelphia issue is a practical addition to a Walking Liberty half dollar date set or a classic U.S. silver type collection.