1929 Walking Liberty Half Dollar

About This Coin

The 1929 Walking Liberty Half Dollar is a United States half dollar from the Walking Liberty Half Dollars 1916-1947 series — 10th of 25 years in the series. In 1929, coins were struck at the Denver and San Francisco Mints with a combined mintage of 2.9 million. This ranks 7th of 25 years by total mintage, below the series median of 13.3 million. The obverse features Liberty striding confidently toward the sunrise, draped in the American flag, carrying branches of laurel and oak symbolizing civil and military glory and the reverse displays an eagle perched on a mountain crag with wings partially unfurled, a sapling of mountain pine growing beside it. Minted during and after World War I, as America emerged as a global power and experienced the prosperity of the Roaring Twenties. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have identified one known die variety for this date (doubled die reverse). Produced 8 years after the celebrated 1921 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $44 to $1.4K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $82K in MS67+ grade at Legend Rare Coin Auctions. Designed by Adolph Alexander Weinman.