1934-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar
The 1934-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar marks the return of production of this coin to Denver. No Walking Liberty silver half dollars were produced in Denver between 1929 and 1934. The design of this collectible coin was the result of a Commission of Fine Arts competition. The winner of the competition, Adolph Weinman, was given a commission to design this coin and the dime. This design was finally approved after previous other designs were rejected. The coin generally has a white and frosty luster. Unlike the San Francisco coins where strike was an issue with the hand, the coins struck in Denver had strike problems with the head and date.
1934-D Walking Liberty Silver Half Dollar Value and Scarcity
The 1934-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar value can range from $9 in lower circulated grades to $140 in higher grades making it an easy to collect coin. Starting with the 1934 issue, this coin is common in low circulated grades. That’s because even in the midst of The Great Depression, many of these coins were saved in uncirculated condition. Today, it maintains a value slightly above the bouillon weight of the silver used in the coin. Because of its general availability in low grades, this is an excellent entry coin for collectors. However, in mint state, the 1934-D Walking Liberty is not readily available and is one of the rarest of the 1934 – 1947 Walking Liberty half dollars. Walking Liberty half dollar key dates include this coin only in mint condition.
Type of coin: Half dollar
Year: 1934-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar
Mint Mark: Denver
Total mintage: 3,361,400
Metal content: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Face value: 50 cents
Weight: 12.5 grams
Edge: Reeded
Designer: Adolph Alexander Weinman
Diameter: 30 millimeters