1916 (W) Walking Liberty Half Dollar Gold Coin (2026 Best of the Mint)

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The 1916 (W) Walking Liberty Half Dollar Gold Coin (2026 Best of the Mint) is a proof half dollar struck at the West Point Mint, part of the Best of the Mint 2026 series. 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. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the West Point Mint, originally a bullion depository that became a full coin production facility, specializing in commemorative and bullion issues. Struck in 99.99% gold (.9999 fine), weighing 15.554 grams, 27 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge.