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
Medium gray circulated surfaces show moderate wear with scattered fine marks across Liberty and the surrounding fields. The reverse retains clear lettering along with visible feather and branch detail, while the highest points show circulation wear. 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: WLH0031
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.