1934 Walking Liberty Half Dollar – 90% Silver – Ungraded Coin
Coin Overview
This listing is for a 1934 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.
As the Philadelphia Mint's first issue of the middle Walking Liberty series, the 1934 has a generous mintage, and many coins were saved in uncirculated condition at the time of issue . The typical mint-state example is often exceptionally well struck with gorgeous, thick, and creamy original luster . The Philadelphia issue was saved in much larger quantities than the Denver and San Francisco issues, making it one of the easiest coins from the 1930s to find in high "Gem" condition .
Design & Specifications
| Denomination | 50 Cents (Half Dollar) |
| Year of Issue | 1934 |
| Mint Mark | None (Philadelphia Mint) – the mint mark, if present, would be found on the reverse, below the olive branch |
| Mintage | 6,964,000 |
| 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 . 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.
