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90% U.S. Silver Walking Liberty Half Dollars – $1 Face Value

Constitutional or "Junk" Silver | 1916–1947 Classic Design | 90% Silver Content

At a glance: $1 face value = two Walking Liberty half dollars (1916–1947) carrying about 0.7234 troy oz of 90% silver — Adolph A. Weinman’s striding-Liberty design, so admired it returned as the obverse of the modern American Silver Eagle. Random dates in average circulated (VG–XF) condition cost about 0.7234 × the live silver spot price per $1 FV plus a modest premium, ship fully insured from Summit Metals, and are not IRA eligible (circulated 90% alloy). Best for stackers who want the most beautiful US junk silver made. Page updated July 2026.

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Quick Facts:

• Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper (U.S. coinage alloy)

• Denomination: 50¢ per coin; sold by $1 face value (2 halves)

• Actual Silver Weight (per $1 FV): 2 × 0.3617 oz ASW = 0.7234 troy oz total silver

• Years: Random mix 1916–1947 (Walking Liberty series)

• Mint Marks: Philadelphia (no mark), Denver “D”, San Francisco “S”

• Condition: Average Circulated (VG–XF)

• Packaging: Individual coins ship in protective flips; $10+ FV quantities in bags

• IRA Eligible: No (circulated 90% alloy)

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Why Choose Summit Metals?

• Guaranteed Authentic Pre‑1965 U.S. Coinage

• Secure, Fully Insured, Discreet Shipping

• Trusted Buyback Guarantee

• Satisfaction Guaranteed

Summit Metals inspects and verifies every Walking Liberty half dollar for weight and silver content—delivering genuine junk silver at minimal premiums.

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Iconic Walking Liberty Design

Designed by Adolph A. Weinman, these half dollars showcase:

• Obverse: Full‑length figure of Liberty draped in the American flag, striding toward the sunrise, carrying branches of laurel and oak; inscriptions “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST.”

• Reverse: Majestic heraldic eagle perched on a mountain crag, wings unfolded; inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “HALF DOLLAR.”

These coins represent one of the most celebrated designs in U.S. numismatics.

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Investment & Barter Appeal

• Inflation hedge: Tracks spot silver value

• Barter‑ready: Convenient 50¢ denominations

• Historic interest: Collectible Walking Liberty motif

• Low premium: Circulated condition near melt value

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Packaging & Delivery

Coins ship in flips for small orders or bags for larger face‑value quantities. Summit Metals packages discreetly, fully insured, and provides tracking from our secure vault to your door.

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Stack Your Walking Liberty Halves Today

Select your desired face‑value amount and Add to Cart to purchase 90% U.S. silver Walking Liberty half dollars—iconic design and dependable silver bullion from Summit Metals!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a Walking Liberty half dollar worth? At minimum its melt value — about 0.3617 × the live silver spot price per coin — plus a small premium; scarcer dates and higher grades carry collector value above melt.

How much silver is in $1 face value? About 0.7234 troy oz — two halves at 0.3617 oz each.

Is it IRA eligible? No — circulated 90% alloy doesn’t meet IRS purity standards; see Silver Eagles for IRA silver.

What years will I receive? A random mix from 1916–1947, with P, D, or S mint marks.

What condition are the coins? Average circulated (VG–XF) — genuine coins from commerce, not BU.

Who designed the Walking Liberty? Adolph A. Weinman — the same design chosen for the modern American Silver Eagle obverse in 1986.

How is the price set? About 0.7234 × the live silver spot price per $1 FV plus a modest premium.

Walkers vs Franklin or Kennedy halves? Identical silver content — Walkers (1916–1947) are the oldest and most collected; Franklins and 1964 Kennedys usually carry slightly lower premiums.

Can I sell them back? Yes — Summit Metals offers a buyback guarantee.

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