1941 Walking Liberty Half Dollar

1941 Walking Liberty Half Dollar — 90% Silver, Pre-War American Beauty

The 1941 Walking Liberty Half Dollar captures American coinage at its artistic peak — struck in the final months before the United States entered World War II. This 90% silver classic is a cornerstone of any pre-war silver collection, combining Adolph Weinman’s celebrated design with genuine precious metal content that endures in both beauty and value.

Coin Specifications

• Year: 1941
• Mint Mark: Philadelphia (no mint mark), Denver (D), or San Francisco (S)
• Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
• Silver Content: 0.3617 troy oz per coin
• Weight: 12.50 grams
• Diameter: 30.6 mm

Real Silver Value

Each 1941 Walking Liberty Half Dollar contains 0.3617 troy ounces of pure silver, giving it intrinsic precious metal value tied directly to the silver spot price. A favorite among both numismatists and silver stackers, the Walking Liberty Half is one of the most historically significant 90% silver coins in the American series.

Weinman’s Enduring Masterpiece

Designed by sculptor Adolph A. Weinman — the same artist behind the beloved Mercury Dime — the Walking Liberty Half Dollar is universally celebrated as one of the finest achievements in American coin art. The obverse depicts a full-length Liberty draped in the American flag, striding toward the sunrise with an olive branch and torch in hand — a stirring image of hope and freedom. The reverse features a proud bald eagle rising from a mountain crag, wings outstretched, embodying American strength and resolve.

So iconic was this design that it was chosen as the direct inspiration for the reverse of the American Silver Eagle, the United States’ flagship bullion coin — a testament to Weinman’s lasting legacy in American numismatic art.

The 1941 date precedes America’s entry into World War II, giving this coin a distinctive historical resonance as a snapshot of the nation on the eve of its greatest challenge.

Ninety percent silver, one hundred percent American — a timeless addition to any collection.