1917-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar

The 1917-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar had a total mintage of 1,940,000 from the Denver Mint. This coin has an obverse and reverse variety with both commanding high premiums. The 1917-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar is considered a semi-key date and is considered scarce in circulated grades. It’s possible to find this special coin in Mint State as well, although it appears to be difficult to find in any grade higher than MS66. Mint State examples are considered very scarce, while gem condition coins are seen as rare.

History of the 1917-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar

The 1917-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar had a small mintage and is worth the effort to find, although it will cost a few pretty pennies to afford it. The coin is usually well-struck and the luster can range from white to somewhat satiny. The reverse of this coin is equally beautiful, and possibly rarer than the obverse version of this issue date. The Walking Liberty Half Dollar was designed by Adolph A. Weinman, who also designed the Mercury Dime. This coin is one of the most iconic American coins. The obverse features a walking Lady Liberty who is draped in stars, stripes, olive, and oak branches. And the reverse features the American Bald Eagle.