1917 (D) Walking Liberty Half Dollar - Obverse Mint Mark
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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.
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$78,000 MS66 01-03-2018 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1917 (D) Walking Liberty Half Dollar - Obverse Mint Mark is a half dollar produced at the Denver Mint as part of the Walking Liberty Half Dollars 1916-1947 series. With a mintage of 765,400, this is a scarce issue — the lowest mintage among 5 mint variants, representing only 4% of total 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. Obverse mintmark location changed from the obverse to the reverse mid-year, creating two varieties at Denver and San Francisco. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. Estimated market value ranges from $49 to $2.8K 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 #6570.
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