1947 Walking Liberty Half Dollar
The Walking Liberty silver half dollar issue came to an end in 1947. The popular coin design replaced the short-lived Franklin silver half dollar design. The imagery and symbolism of the coin makes it popular with collectors and non-collectors alike. Everyone finds beauty in Lady Liberty wrapped in the flag and a rising sun. The beloved design was recycled in 1986 for the one ounce American Eagle silver bullion coin. The popular design was created by Alexander Weinman who won a competition sponsored by the Commission on Fine Arts. His prize was the commission to design this coin and the dime. This wasn’t his first design and his other designs were turned down before this design gained approval. As a Philadelphia issued coin, it is well struck. Good condition coins retain their frosty luster.
1947 Walking Liberty Half Dollar Value, Scarcity, and Key Dates
The 1947 Walking Liberty half dollar value can be as low as $9 for a circulated coin that is in poor condition and may be as high as $60 for an uncirculated coin in good condition. In 1947, Walking Liberty silver half dollar coins were only issued by the Philadelphia and Denver mints. It is a bit more scarce than the 1941 to 1945 Philadelphia issued coins and in Superb or higher condition it is quite scarce. Even though this was the last year of issue, Walking Liberty half dollar key dates do not include the 1947 Walking Liberty half dollar.
Type of coin: Half dollar
Year: 1947 Walking Liberty Half Dollar
Mint Mark: Philadelphia
Total mintage: 4,094,000
Metal content: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Face value: 50 cents
Weight: 12.5 grams
Edge: Reeded
Designer: Adolph Alexander Weinman
Diameter: 30 millimeters