This is a member of the Walking Liberty silver half dollar series and was struck in San Francisco in 1916.The “Walking Liberty” name refers to the image Lady Liberty walking on the coin's obverse.The coin design was commissioned to Adolph Weinman when he won a Commission of Fine Arts competition. Several of his original half dollar designs were rejected before this design was accepted. Because it was issued in San Francisco, it bears the “S” mint mark. It is a beautiful coin with a soft white luster and satiny finish.
1916-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar Value and Scarcity
The 1916-S Walking Liberty silver half dollar was the 4th lowest mintage in the entire Walking Liberty series. It is not easy to find. Even the lowest grades hold their value and are relatively expensive. In Gem condition (grade 65-66) the 1916-S Walking Liberty silver half dollar is rarer than the 1916 Walking Liberty silver half dollar
Like other new coins, many of this issue were removed from circulation and carefully saved by amateur and serious coin collectors. That being the case, the 1916-S Walking Liberty silver dollar in Gem condition (grade 65-66) is less scare than the mintage would suggest. This is likely due to the high number of coins saved when the coin was first issued. Walking Liberty half dollar key dates are first date of issue – 1916 and last year of issue – 1947.
Type of coin: Half Dollar
Year: 1916-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar
Mint Mark: San Francisco
Total mintage: 508,000
Metal content: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Face value: 50 cents
Weight: 12.5 grams
Edge: Reeded
Designer: Adolph Alexander Weinman
Diameter: 30.00 millimeters