The 1918-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar is a rare coin issued in Denver in 1918, the second year of the Walking Liberty silver half dollar series. “Walking Liberty” refers to the coin image of Lady Liberty, walking with an American flag and rising sun behind her. Weinman won a competition to design the silver half dollar and dime. His other designs were rejected before this one was approved. Like other Walking Liberty silver half dollar coins struck in Denver, it carries the “D” mint mark. The finish can be satiny or frosty white.
The 1918-D Walking Liberty half dollar value is a result of the coin’s scarcity. It is one of the rarer coins in the early Walking Liberty series (1916 – 1929). In circulated grades, it is not easy to find. In Superb Gem (grade 66 or higher), very few coins still exist. The Gem grade coins (grade 65-66) are only eclipsed in their rarity by the 1919-D and 1921-S coins. The 1918-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar can range from $18 in lower circulated grade to upwards of $1500 in higher uncirculated grades
As happens when most new coins are released, many of these new silver half dollars were taken out of circulation when they were added to the collections of coin collectors. The 1918-D Walking Liberty silver half dollars are scarce in mint condition and one of the rarest coins in the series in Gem condition. Like most silver half dollars, the relatively high face value of the coin impacted the number of coins saved when first issued. Walking Liberty half dollar key dates include this coin.
Type of coin: Half Dollar
Year: 1918-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar
Mint Mark: Denver
Total mintage: 3,853,040
Metal content: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Face value: 50 cents
Weight: 12.5 grams
Edge: Reeded
Designer: Adolph Alexander Weinman
Diameter: 30.00 millimeters