USA ½ dollar Walking Liberty 1918
USA, Denver
Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ½ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 142 |
| Mintage | 3,900,000 |
| Metal | Silver 0.900 |
| thickness | 1.8 mm |
| diameter | 30.6 mm |
| weight | 12.5 g |
Obverse:
Liberty
Creators:
Adolph Alexander Weinman (WA)
IN GOD WE TRUST
LIBERTY
Reverse:
Bird
Description:
Eagle
Creators:
Adolph Alexander Weinman (WA)
E PLURIBUS UNUM
HALF DOLLAR
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
The typical 1918-D half dollar is poorly struck at its centers, but this issue is not especially rare in Mint State. Only at the gem level does it abruptly become a significant rarity. While not a true variety, some 1918-D halves are seen with the designer's AW monogram polished off of the reverse die. This die state carries a modest premium.Read More
