1916 (D) Walking Liberty Half Dollar
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$54,000 MS67 09-20-2020 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1916 (D) Walking Liberty Half Dollar is a half dollar produced at the Denver Mint as part of the Walking Liberty Half Dollars 1916-1947 series. With a mintage of 1.0 million, this is a scarce issue — the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 48% of the year's production. The obverse features Liberty striding confidently toward the sunrise, draped in the American flag, carrying branches of laurel and oak symbolizing civil and military glory and the reverse displays an eagle perched on a mountain crag with wings partially unfurled, a sapling of mountain pine growing beside it. The first year of the Walking Liberty Half Dollar, produced only at Philadelphia and San Francisco with limited late-year mintages. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. Estimated market value ranges from $92 to $1.2K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #6567.
