1921-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar
The 1921-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar is a key date coin in this series that takes its name from the image of Lady Liberty, walking with the sun and a flag behind her. The coin design was the result of a Commission of Fine Arts competition. Weinman won the competition and was commissioned to design this coin and the dime. Several designs were rejected before this design was approved. The coin may have a soft, frosty luster that may even look satin or it may be toned – even in mint condition. Strike was an issue with this coin, but not as bad as the coins issued by San Francisco in the 1940s.
1921-S Walking Liberty Silver Half Dollar Value and Scarcity
The 1921-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar value can range from $48 in lower circulated grade to upwards of $20,000 in higher uncirculated grades. In mint condition it is the rarest coin in the series. However, in Gem condition it is not the rarest coin, as the 1921 and 1921-D are rarer. However, in Gem grade 65 or better only a handful of these coins are known to still exist. Because of the relative face value at issue and the small number of coins initially issued, fewer of these coins were saved than coins with a lower face value (such as nickel or dime coins). The list of 1921-S Walking Liberty half dollar key dates is topped by this coin.
Type of coin: Half dollar
Year: 1921-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar
Mint Mark: San Francisco
Total mintage: 548,000
Metal content: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Face value: 50 cents
Weight: 12.5 grams
Edge: Reeded
Designer: Adolph Alexander Weinman
Diameter: 30 millimeters