1943-P Walking Liberty Half Dollar G–VG

Run, Don't Walk, To Get One Of These Vintage "Walkers"

Considered by many to feature America's most beautiful coin design, the Walking Liberty Half Dollar exemplifies American spirit and pride, with Miss Liberty walking toward the sun on the obverse and a bold eagle with outspread wings on the reverse. In fact, the design also graces the American Silver Eagle Dollar, the best-selling coin on the planet.

Here you can secure one of these beauties–ideal for starting your own collection or as a gift to a young collector to start his or her own collection. It was struck in 1943 at the "Mother Mint" in Philadelphia Mint and comes in Good to Very Good (G–VG) condition!

A Staple Of American History

Struck in highly pure 90% fine silver, this coin is affectionately known to many collectors as a "Walker." With its iconic images, the Walking Liberty Half Dollar is surely one of the most beautiful coins ever struck by the United States Mint. Struck from 1916 to 1947, it shows Lady Liberty is shown striding towards the sun, her right hand open and outstretched as if in invitation. In her left arm is a bouquet of olive branches. The coin's reverse depicts a stylistic eagle standing on a rock ready to take flight. A mountain pine sapling springs from the rock, symbolizing America. Famously designed by Adolph A. Weinman, the Walking Liberty is so iconic and beloved that it was resurrected in 1986 as the obverse for today's Silver Eagles! This patriotic design always proved difficult to strike, meaning that finding circulated specimens in nice condition can be difficult.

Nice Walkers Can Be Difficult To Find

This patriotic design always proved difficult to strike, however, meaning that finding circulated specimens in nice condition can be difficult. In addition, many Walking Liberty Half-Dollars wore out in circulation or were thrown into the melting pots for their precious silver. The simple ravages of time over the past 75 years since the last Walkers were struck has also reduced the number of coins available to today's collectors.

The United States In 1943

Many of the major events of 1943 when this coin was struck are related to America's involvement in World War II. Allied forces drove German and Axis forces out of North Africa, captured Sicily, and invaded mainland Italy. United States General Dwight David Eisenhower was named Supreme Allied Commander and began planning for the eventual liberation of France. Future President John F. Kennedy's torpedo boat, PT-109, was sunk by a Japanese destroyer. The Pentagon, the headquarters building of the United States Department of Defense, was completed, and is today considered one of the world's largest office buildings. On the homefront, America saw its first rationing due to shortages. 1943 also saw the creation of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL). The brainchild of Chicago Cubs owner Philip K. Wrigley, the purpose of the league was to try to fill empty baseball stadiums and provide entertainment during World War II.

The Walking Liberty Half Dollar exemplifies American spirit and pride. Every collector should have one of these big, beautiful coins in their collection. Here's a perfect opportunity to launch yourself on a collecting journey or to get a young collector started in the hobby. This coin may be a "Walker," but you'll want to run to get one!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• ONE OF AMERICA'S MOST POPULAR COIN DESIGNS – Featuring Adolph A. Weinman's classic design of "Walking Liberty," this half-dollar is hailed as one of the most beautiful coins ever struck. It's so revered that when the U.S. Mint introduced its American Silver Eagle bullion coin in 1986 it used Weinman's iconic design!
• STRUCK IN FINE SILVER – Each Walking Liberty Half-Dollar is struck in 12.5 grams of 90% fine silver and measures 30.6 mm in diameter.
• LEGAL-TENDER COINS –With a face value of 50 cents, the Walking Liberty Half Dollar was a big silver coin that circulated widely during the first half of the 20th Century.
• NICE COLLECTOR GRADE CONDITION – Your 1943-P Walking Liberty Half Dollar will come in Good to Very Good (G–VG) condition.

Don't miss your chance to get a vintage Silver Walking Liberty Half Dollar struck in 1943 at the Philadelphia Mint. Limited Quantities are available so secure yours now!