1929 Walking Liberty Half Dollar – 90% Silver – Ungraded Coin
Coin Overview
This listing is for a 1929 Walking Liberty Half Dollar, struck at the Philadelphia Mint (which did not use a mint mark on its coins at this time). Containing 90% silver, this is a classic and 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 1929 is a fascinating year for the Walking Liberty series. Because production of half dollars had been suspended for several years at the Denver Mint, the 1929-D issue became a one-year event, making the entire 1929 mintage notable for collectors. Philadelphia struck 1,886,000 examples of this coin, which is a relatively low mintage compared to later issues. However, these coins sat in Treasury vaults for years due to the Great Depression and were released slowly throughout the 1930s. This means a surprising number survived in Mint State relative to their mintage, though "Gem" examples (MS65 and above) are scarce.
Design & Specifications
| Denomination | 50 Cents (Half Dollar) |
| Year of Issue | 1929 |
| Mint Mark | None (Philadelphia Mint) |
| Mintage | 1,886,000 |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| Weight | 12.5 grams |
| Diameter | 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, 1929.
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. As this coin was struck at the Philadelphia Mint, it bears no mint mark.
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.
