1937-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar
The 1937-D Walking Liberty half dollar was issued by the Denver mint. Like other Walking Liberty half dollars from this mint, it bears a “D” mint mark on the reverse of the coin. The design was created by a German-American artist named Adolph Weinman. He was given the commission to design this coin and the dime when he won a contest held by the a the Commission of Fine Arts. This was not the initial design for this coin. He had other designs turned down before the final design gained approval. Most of these coins are well struck and they have a frosty luster.
1937-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar Value, Scarcity, and Key Dates
The 1937-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar value begins at $9 for coins that are low circulated grades and as much as $215 in higher grade coins. This is the rarest of the Walking Liberty half dollars issued in 1937 as only 12% of the half dollars came from the Denver mint in 1937. The 1937-D is rarer than the 1936-D and much rarer than the 1939-D Walking Liberty silver half dollar. Even though this coin was released during the Great Depression, collectors saved many coins and as late as the 1970’s rolls were often seen. It is still available in mint and Gem state. With a poor condition coin, the value of the silver content is higher than the coin’s numismatic value. Both values exceed the coin’s face value. At current silver prices, the 1937-D Walking Liberty silver half dollar in poor condition is more valuable to a silver collector than a coin collector. But with a coin, in good condition, the situation flips. The Walking Liberty half dollar key dates do not include this coin.
Type of coin: Half dollar
Year: 1937-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar
Mint Mark: Denver
Total mintage: 1,676,000
Metal content: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Face value: 50 cents
Weight: 12.5 grams
Edge: Reeded
Designer: Adolph Alexander Weinman
Diameter: 30 millimeters