1920-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar – 90% Silver – Ungraded Coin
Coin Overview
This listing is for a 1920-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar, struck at the Denver Mint. Containing 90% silver, this is a highly collectible piece of United States numismatic history. Designed by renowned sculptor Adolph A. Weinman, the coin is widely considered one of the most beautiful designs ever produced for U.S. coinage .
The "D" mint mark on the reverse identifies this as a Denver issue. With a mintage of 1,551,000 , the 1920-D is the fourth-lowest mintage Walking Liberty Half Dollar of the entire series. It is considered common in circulated grades but becomes scarce in Mint State and rare in Gem condition . This issue is known for having above-average luster and strike quality .
Design & Specifications
| Denomination | 50 Cents (Half Dollar) |
| Year of Issue | 1920 |
| Mint Mark | D (Denver) – located on the reverse, below the olive branch near the left rim |
| Mintage | 1,551,000 |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| Weight | 12.50 grams |
| Diameter | 30.0 - 30.6 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Designer | Adolph Alexander Weinman |
Obverse (Heads Side)
The obverse features a full-length figure of Lady Liberty striding confidently toward the rising sun on the left. Her right arm is outstretched, and her left arm carries laurel and oak branches, symbolizing civil and military glory. She wears the Stars and Stripes as a cape. The inscriptions LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST appear alongside the date, 1920 .
Reverse (Tails Side)
The reverse shows a powerful bald eagle perched on a rocky mountain crag, with wings elevated in a defensive posture. The inscriptions read UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, and HALF DOLLAR. The D mint mark is placed below the olive branch near the left rim .
Value & Condition
This coin is being sold in its ungraded state, meaning it has not been professionally assessed by a third-party grading service like PCGS or NGC. The value can vary significantly based on the coin's physical condition.
