1946-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar
The Walking Liberty silver half dollar design replaced the Franklin silver half dollar. Collectors and non-collectors appreciate the imagery and symbolism of the coin. Lady Liberty is wrapped in a flag with her arm gracefully outstretched. This design was so popular that it was re-used in 1986 for the one ounce American Eagle silver bullion coin. The enduring and beloved design is the work of Alexander Weinman, a German-American sculptor. He was commissioned to design this coin and the dime when he won a competition sponsored by the Commission on Fine Arts. This wasn’t the initial design for the coin and his previous designs were turned down before this final design earned approval. For a coin coming from the San Francisco mint, it is well struck. Gem grade coins exhibit a white and frosty luster.
1946-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar Value, Scarcity, and Key Dates
The 1946-S Walking Liberty half dollar value ranges from $9 on the low end for a circulated coin that is in poor condition and go up to $58 for a coin that is uncirculated or in good condition. Only 11% of the Walking Liberty silver half dollars issued in 1946 came from the San Francisco mint. At the time of issues, many rolls of uncirculated coins were saved, making this an accessible coin for short set collectors. Walking Liberty half dollar key dates do not include this beautiful 1946-S Walking Liberty half dollar.
Type of coin: Half dollar
Year: 1946-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar
Mint Mark: San Francisco
Total mintage: 3,724,000
Metal content: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Face value: 50 cents
Weight: 12.5 grams
Edge: Reeded
Designer: Adolph Alexander Weinman
Diameter: 30 millimeters