1942-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar 50c, PCGS MS66 Nice White Coin

  

This is a PCGS graded coin. You will receive the coin pictured. You are purchasing an 1942-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar graded PCGS MS 66. This lovely and alluring coin has rich original silver color on both sides, with sharp and vivid detail that is easy to ascertain. Known as a Walking Liberty Half Dollar.

Obverse: Liberty Walking Left Holding an Olive Branch Wearing a Draped Flag Gown. Sun Setting on the West Horizon. Reverse: Large Eagle facing Left on a Rock holding a branch down.

Around Rim: United States of America. Walking Liberty Half Dollar (1916 - 1947). In the early parts of the 20th century, Theodore Roosevelt began an initiative to redesign the nation's coinage from cent to double eagle.

This period is known as the Renaissance Era of U. The concept was to use contemporary artists and create examples that raised the artistic quality across the board. Many of the era coin designers were given the privilege by the Fine Arts Commission and through various contests. Sculptor Adolph Weinman won two such contests gaining the rights to redesign both the half dollar and the dime. His half dollar Walking Liberty motif has been praised as one of the nation's finest numismatic works and the obverse has continued in production being reissued on the modern silver bullion coinage. The Walking Liberty half was produced with the same specification of the previous issues with a composition that is 90% fine silver and an overall weight of 12.50 grams. Weinman's higher relief designs met with some resistance from Mint engraver Charles Barber due to striking issues. Today fully struck examples are coveted and remain in heavy demand by Walker enthusiasts. This is an excellent coin to add to your collection.