Summer Art & Design Auction
Sun, Aug 4, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1256
Lot of 20 Walking Liberty Half Dollars
Estimate: $200 - $300
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
Includes 20 Walking Liberty Half Dollars, one of the most admired designs in American coinage history. Minted from 1916 to 1947, these coins are prized for their artistic beauty and historical significance.
Key details:
- Denomination: Half Dollar (50 cents)
- Quantity: 20 coins
- Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
- Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
- Total silver weight: Approximately 7.23 troy ounces (based on 0.3617 oz of silver per coin)
The Walking Liberty Half Dollar features Lady Liberty striding towards the dawn of a new day on the obverse, with an eagle perched on a mountain pine branch on the reverse. This design is so highly regarded that it was revived for the American Silver Eagle bullion coin in 1986.
This lot presents an excellent opportunity for both novice and experienced collectors to acquire a selection of these iconic coins. The Walking Liberty Half Dollar's artistic merit, combined with its silver content, makes it appealing to numismatists and precious metal enthusiasts alike.
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