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The Walking Liberty Half Dollar made its debut in 1916 during a period when the Roosevelt administration sought to enhance the artistry of American coin designs. It succeeded the Barber Half Dollar after the earlier series reached the end of its required 25-year production cycle. Designed by sculptor Adolph A. Weinman, the Walking Liberty quickly became a standout among circulating U.S. coins for its refined and symbolic imagery. This 1937-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar stands out with its bright, satin luster and crisp relief on the devices and lettering. Today, the 1937-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar is available at Bullion Metals.

Comes with a protective slab!20th year for the Walking Liberty Half Dollar!Struck by the Denver Mint!Contains .36169 troy oz of actual silver content.The face value is $.50 (USD).Graded Mint State 66+ by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.Obverse features Walking Liberty.Reverse includes the American bald eagle.Includes a D mint mark from the Denver Mint.Please note that the exact appearance/condition of each coin may vary slightly.

20th year for the Walking Liberty Half Dollar!

Contains .36169 troy oz of actual silver content.

Graded Mint State 66+ by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.

Obverse features Walking Liberty.

Reverse includes the American bald eagle.

Includes a D mint mark from the Denver Mint.

Please note that the exact appearance/condition of each coin may vary slightly.

The 1937-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar, minted in Denver, had a production run of 1,676,000 pieces, making it one of the more challenging branch mint issues to locate in higher grades. The Denver mint’s striking characteristics during this period often resulted in weaker definition on Liberty’s left hand and head, a challenge that collectors must navigate when seeking well-struck examples.

This 1937-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar comes with a Mint State 66+ designation, indicating a specimen that provides a superior example of the MS66 grade. The coin features largely untoned silver surfaces with vibrant luster and strong visual detail across the devices. The reverse side, in particular, showcases a frosted sheen with sharp, detailed lettering.

On the obverse of the 1937-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar, Liberty is shown stepping forward toward the dawn, wrapped in the folds of the American flag. Her right arm extends outward, while laurel and oak branches rest in her left hand, representing peace and strength. The word “LIBERTY” appears to the right of the design, with “IN GOD WE TRUST” located beneath Liberty’s arm. The date is placed along the bottom edge.

The reverse design of the 1937-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar features an American eagle perched atop a mountain crag, its wings partly open in a watchful stance. A small pine tree grows from the rocky ground below the eagle. The inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “HALF DOLLAR” frame the scene, while “E PLURIBUS UNUM” is positioned in small lettering near the pine branch.