1934-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar – 90% Silver – Ungraded Coin
Coin Overview
This listing is for a 1934-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar, struck at the Denver Mint. 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 "D" mint mark on the reverse identifies this as a Denver issue. With a total mintage of 2,361,400, the 1934-D is notable as the first emission of half dollars from the Denver Mint since 1929 , marking its return to production of this denomination. The strike on this issue is often indifferent and many surviving coins show weakness on Liberty's head, so well-struck gems are quite elusive . This coin also has an interesting variety; there are two mintmark styles known—the old "Small D" from leftover 1929 dies, and the new "Large D" first used on cents in 1933 .
Design & Specifications
| Denomination | 50 Cents (Half Dollar) |
| Year of Issue | 1934 |
| Mint Mark | D (Denver) – located on the reverse side, on the lower left |
| Mintage | 2,361,400 |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| Weight | 12.5 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, 1934 .
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.
