United States Walking Liberty Half Dollar 1943

Overview:
A Circulated Example Of The Iconic Walking Liberty Half Dollar, One Of America'S Most Beloved Numismatic Designs. This 1943-Dated Specimen Exhibits The Characteristic Obverse Design By Renowned Sculptor Adolph A. Weinman, Featuring Lady Liberty In Full Stride Across The Coin'S Face, With The Reverse Displaying An Eagle At Rest.

Specifications:
Denomination: Half Dollar (50 Cents Usd)
Year Of Issue: 1943
Metal Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper (0.3617 Troy Ounces Of Fine Silver)
Weight: 12.5 Grams
Diameter: 30.6 Mm
Edge: Reeded
Designer: Adolph A. Weinman (Obverse And Reverse)
Mint: United States Mint (No Mint Mark Visible, Indicating Philadelphia Mint Production)

Grade Assessment:
Our Assessment Places This Coin At Very Fine-25 (Vf-25) Overall. The Obverse Grades Vf-25 With Light Wear Visible On Liberty'S Highest Points, Particularly On Her Left Arm And The Folds Of Her Gown. The Reverse Grades Vf-20, With Moderate Wear To The Eagle'S Wing Feathers And Breast, Though The Design Remains Fully Defined And Legible. Light Contact Marks And Minor Surface Abrasions Are Consistent With Moderate Circulation, With No Evidence Of Cleaning Or Environmental Damage.

Condition Notes:
Natural Silver Patina With Light Grey Toning. No Hairlines Or Evidence Of Cleaning Detected. Rim Is Intact With No Significant Dings Or Damage. The Coin Displays Original Surfaces With Cartwheel Luster Partially Visible Under Angled Light. Minor Bag Marks And Contact Marks Are Consistent With The Assigned Grade And Circulation History.

Historical Context:
The Walking Liberty Half Dollar (1916–1947) Remains One Of The Most Artistically Significant U.S. Circulating Coins. The 1943 Date Falls Within The Later Years Of This Series, Produced During World War Ii When Silver Coinage Remained In Circulation. This Particular Specimen Represents A Solid Mid-Grade Example Suitable For Type Collectors Or Those Seeking A Representative Example Of This Classic Design Without The Premium Associated With Higher Grades.

Buyers Are Encouraged To View This Lot In Person To Form Their Own Grade Assessment. Raw Coins Of This Type Benefit From Hands-On Inspection Under Proper Lighting.TOORMINA
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