1941-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar
The 1941-S Walking Liberty half dollar design has an interesting history. It starts when Adolph Weinman wins a competition held by the Commission of Fine Arts. His prize as winner was a commission to design a half dollar to replace the Barber half dollar and a design for thedime as well. This design was not Weinman’s initial design for the half dollar. Several of his earlier designs were rejected before this final design was accepted. The coin is poorly struck as were many coins from San Francisco. In particular, the strike on Liberty’s left hand is weak. The coin contains the “S” mint mark on the reverse of the coin. The luster can be frosty white or dark and toned.
1941-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar Value
The 1941-S Walking Liberty half dollar value starts at $9 for a low-grade circulated coin to as much as $75 for higher grade uncirculated coins. It is available in uncirculated and Gem conditions and is the rarest of the 1941-1947 short set issues. The current intrinsic value of the silver makes this coin a bit more valuable to a silver collector if the coin is not in good condition. Both values are still higher than the face value of the coin. Walking Liberty half dollar key dates include this coin as it is the rarest of the short set.
Type of coin: Half dollar
Year: 1941-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar
Mint Mark: San Francisco
Total mintage: 8,098,000
Metal content: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Face value: 50 cents
Weight: 12.5 grams
Edge: Reeded
Designer: Adolph Alexander Weinman
Diameter: 30 millimeters