Walking Liberty Half Dollar Value Guide

Ten of the most valuable Walking Liberty silver half dollars are:

• 1921-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar: $105,000
• 1921-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar: $40,000
• 1919-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar: $25,000
• 1917-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar: $22,000
• 1918-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar: $22,000
• 1919-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar: $18,500
• 1920-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar: $17,500
• 1921 Walking Liberty Half Dollar: $17,500
• 1920-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar: $15,000
• 1918-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar: $14,250

Minted from 1916 to 1947 the Walking Liberty half dollar coin was designed by Adolph A. Weinman, and had the image of Liberty striding replace the one of the Barber Liberty head on the half dollar.

Thanks to their age and short mintage, some 50 cent piece Walking Liberty coins are half dollar coins worth significantly more than their face value. 

If you have any Walking Liberty half dollars from this list, reach out to an expert at Coinfully and learn the exact value of your half dollar with an appraisal.

Most Valuable Walking Liberty Half Dollars

You can tell the most valuable Walking Liberty silver half dollars by year and mint mark. Below are the top ten most valuable ones that you may own:

• 1921-S: $105,000
• 1921-D: $40,000
• 1919-S: $25,000
• 1917-S: $22,000
• 1918-D: $22,000
• 1919-D: $18,500
• 1920-D: $17,500
• 1921: $17,500
• 1920-S: $15,000
• 1918-S: $14,250

While these are some of the most valuable Walking Liberty half dollars there are many other Walking Liberty half dollars that are worth more than their face value. 

The Walking Liberty designs are not the only silver half dollar coins worth serious money, there are many other valuable silver fifty cent coins.

Walking Liberty Half Dollar Mint Mark

Walking Liberty half dollars can have a D, S, or no mint mark.

The Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco mints produced Walking Liberty silver half dollars in the 31 years they were minted. Denver minted coins have a D mint mark, San Francisco minted coins have an S mint mark, and Philadelphia minted coins have no mint marks.

The mint marks on all 1916 Walking Liberty half dollars and some 1917 half dollars are located on the face of the coin under the word “Trust” in the motto “In God We Trust”. In later years of these half dollars, the mint mark is on the bottom left tail side of the coin.

Most Valuable Walking Liberty Half Dollar

In November of 2004 a Walking Liberty silver half dollar minted at the Denver mint in 1919 sold for $270,250.

The reason that this half dollar sold for over two-hundred thousand dollars is due to it being the single highest graded Walking Liberty half dollar from this year and mint.

How Much Silver is in a Walking Liberty Half Dollar and Worth

All Walking Liberty half dollars are 90% silver and 10% copper.

There is slightly more than one third troy ounces of silver in all Walking Liberty half dollars. This makes the value of Liberty half dollars worth a total of $10.71 in melt value for their silver alone.

How To Tell What Your Liberty Half Dollars Are Worth

The easiest way to find out the worth of your Liberty Walking silver half dollar is to have an expert look at your coin during an appraisal. 

Determining the value of any coin you own can be a daunting task as there is so much information online. Sometimes the smallest things can be the difference between having a coin worth its weight in precious metal and one that is worth tens of thousands of dollars, but finding those small details needs an expert’s eye.

The easiest way to get an expert to look at your Walking Liberty half dollars is with an online or in-person appraisal. If you choose an online appraisal an expert will need photos of your coins and, in some cases, descriptions to tell you their worth for the comfort of your own home. For in-person appraisals, you will have to find somewhere that appraises coins near you so you can watch them look at your coins.

To get the ease of online appraisals while still being able to watch the appraiser handle their coins, look for an at-home appraisal, where an expert comes to you for an appraisal.

Appraisals of your half dollars are helpful for a number of reasons including insurance purposes and when inheriting a coin collection including Walking Liberties, not just for when you decide to sell your silver coins.

If you want a free appraisal, Coinfully offers 100% free zero-pressure appraisals both online and at-home. Reach out to Coinfully today and have your half dollars appraised today and learn their worth!