United States Walking Liberty Half Dollar, 1944

Overview:
A Classic Example Of The Iconic Walking Liberty Half Dollar Series, Struck In 1944 At The United States Mint. This Coin Features Adolph A. Weinman'S Celebrated Design, Depicting Liberty In Full Stride Across The Obverse, With An Eagle Perched On A Rock On The Reverse. The Walking Liberty Design Remains One Of The Most Artistically Significant And Sought-After American Coinage Designs Of The 20Th Century.

Specifications:
Denomination: Half Dollar (50 Cents Usd)
Year Of Issue: 1944
Metal Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 12.5 Grams
Diameter: 30.6 Mm
Edge: Reeded
Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
Mint: United States Mint (No Mint Mark Visible, Indicating Philadelphia Mint Production)

Condition Assessment:
Grade (Our Assessment): Very Fine-30 (Vf-30)
Obverse: Light To Moderate Wear Visible On Liberty'S Highest Points, Particularly On Her Face And The Folds Of Her Gown. The Date And Mintmark Area Remain Sharp. Cartwheel Luster Is Largely Absent But Original Surfaces Are Evident.
Reverse: Moderate Wear To The Eagle'S Wing Feathers And Head. The Rock And Branch Details Show Clear Definition. Grading Vf-25 On The Reverse.
Overall Surface: Natural Environmental Toning Consistent With Age And Storage. No Evidence Of Cleaning Or Artificial Restoration. Minor Contact Marks And Bag Marks Visible Under Magnification, Typical Of Circulation-Grade Examples From This Era.

Rarity And Historical Context:
The 1944 Walking Liberty Half Dollar Was Produced During The Final Years Of This Iconic Series, Which Ran From 1916 To 1947. The 1944 Date Represents A Solid Mintage Year With No Particular Scarcity Premium, Making It An Accessible Entry Point For Collectors Seeking Genuine Silver Coinage From The World War Ii Era. The 90% Silver Content Provides Intrinsic Bullion Value Independent Of Numismatic Grade, With Approximately 0.3617 Troy Ounces Of Fine Silver Per Coin.

Collector Appeal:
Walking Liberty Half Dollars Remain Among The Most Beloved American Coins, Prized For Both Artistic Merit And Silver Content. Vf-30 Examples Represent Well-Circulated Pieces That Retain Strong Design Definition And Eye Appeal. This Coin Is Suitable For Type Collectors, Silver Stackers, And Those Seeking Authentic Mid-20Th Century U.S. Coinage.

Buyers Are Encouraged To View This Lot In Person To Form Their Own Grade Assessment. Raw Coins Of This Age And Grade Are Subject To Individual Interpretation Of Wear Patterns And Surface Quality.993594+3

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