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Designed by Adolph A. Weinman, the Walking Liberty half dollar shows Liberty striding toward the sun wrapped in the American flag, with a majestic eagle on the reverse -- widely regarded as one of the most beautiful US coin designs ever produced, and the direct visual inspiration for the modern American Silver Eagle bullion coin. Struck in 90% silver for three decades, its 1921 issues (Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco) form one of the most famous key-date trios in American numismatics.
Every date below is a recognised key date or variety. Common dates from the same series are worth far less and are usually valued closer to their metal content.
How many of each were struck — the shortest bar is the scarcest date in the series.
Bars are scaled to keep the smallest mintages visible; the exact figure is printed on every row. Mintage is coins struck, not coins surviving — melting and circulation wear thin those numbers further.
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About Walking Liberty Half Dollar values
The 1921-S tops this series: a top-grade example is estimated around $38,851. Condition drives that figure — the same date in worn condition is worth a fraction of it, which is why each guide shows a range rather than a single number.
By mintage, the 1921-D is the scarcest key date tracked here, with 208,000 struck. Mintage is coins struck rather than coins surviving, though — melting and circulation wear thin those numbers further, so survival estimates run lower still.
This guide covers 7 key dates and varieties from the Walking Liberty Half Dollar series (1916–1947). Common dates from the same series are worth far less and are usually valued closer to their metal content.
Grading takes practice, and the gap between adjacent grades is real money on a key date. Compare your coin against the photographs on each date's page, and for anything potentially valuable consider having it certified by PCGS or NGC — a graded coin settles both authenticity and condition in one step.
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Every US series with key dates priced here.
