1946-S NGC MS-65 Walking Liberty Half Dollar Coin
The Walking Liberty coin was the official U.S. half-dollar from 1916 to 1947.
Composed of a silver copper alloy, it showcased Adolph A. Weinman’s famous Walking Liberty design. Years later, this iconic artwork was revived for the American Eagle Program and serves as the official obverse of U.S. Silver Eagles.
These half-dollar coins, which carry the “S” mint mark, were issued by the San Francisco Mint as part of the 1946 edition.
Today, SD Bullion offers 1946-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar Coins graded by NGC as MS-65 samples.
Coin Highlights
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Produced by the US Mint;
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issued in the San Francisco Mint and bears the “S” mint mark;
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Contains .3617 oz of actual silver content;
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Holds a USD 0.50 face value and legal tender status;
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The obverse displays the original Walking Liberty design;
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The reverse showcases the Bald Eagle.
The Design
The obverse features Lady Liberty striding toward the rising sun, enveloped in the American flag. She holds oak and laurel branches in one arm while her other hand extends in a welcoming gesture.
The word "LIBERTY" is inscribed above her, the motto"IN GOD WE TRUST" is on the lower right, and the minting year is displayed at the bottom.
On the reverse, a Bald Eagle stands on a rock with its wings poised for flight, clutching oak branches in its talons. The engraving "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" is inscribed at the top, the motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM" appears on the left, and the denomination "HALF DOLLAR" is placed below the eagle.
The “S” mint mark from the San Francisco Mint is also present.
An NGC MS-65 Coin
NGC - Numismatic Guaranty Company appraises and grades coins using the Sheldon Scale, which ranks coins from 1 to 70 according to their condition.
An MS-65 coin means that the analyzed coin has the same format as a business coin but still displays high-quality luster despite its aged mintage. Minor contact marks and scatters may be noticeable, but the coin's overall quality is above average.
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