USA ½ dollar Walking Liberty 1943
USA, Denver
Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ½ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 142 |
| Mintage | 11,300,000 |
| 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
This issue enjoyed a high mintage for a Denver-Mint half dollar, reflective of wartime economic conditions. Typical of Denver products of the period, most 1943-D halves are quite well struck. Gems are common through MS-67. The obverse die doubling often reported and often submitted for variety attribution is the result of master doubling on either a working hub or even the 1943 master die. A richer field for the collector is found in the two repunched mintmarks known for this issue.Read More
