Full Strike Walking Liberty Half

[jrh-migration]

I think Walking Liberty Halves are among the most beautiful of all coins. I'm looking for a fully struck, highly lustrous, high grade type coin. What I would like to find out is which dates typically are known for full strikes and luster (and hence would most likely be something I could look for and bid on). Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks.

[bigd5]

The later Philadelphia mint coins are probably your best bet. If you haven't already done so, I would read through a Walking Liberty Half Dollar text to get some insight on exactly what to look for in striking qualities for the different dates. I have the Fox book, and it is informative in this regard.

You may also want to consider a Proof coin. Almost all of these are fully struck up, and are quite appealing. For the limited mintages, they are reasonably priced and somewhat readily available.

[EVillageProwler]

Latter date P and D mint specimens are typically well struck. However, if you find a fully struck latter date S mint, like the 41-S, and it's otherwise an all-there coin, then expect a hefty premium!!!

 

EVP

 

[MarkFeld]

jrh,

I'm not sure exactly what grades and price range you're looking for, but I can safely say that we currently have a large selection of high grade Walkers, many of which display sharp/full strikes.

 

As a (very) general rule, the P-mint issues from the early to mid 1940's are very well struck, as are many D-mint issues. S-mint examples are often inferior, compared to P-mint and D-mint pieces.

 

Scroll down the list of Half dollars in this link to the Walkers and you can find many images to view:

 

link to half dollars

 

Edited to add: There are a number of well made/struck issues in the 1930's as well, but, in many cases, they are not as readily available as those from the 1940's.

 

 

 

 

[Dermott]

The 1917 (P) issues are often well struck and look very nice (They also have a much thicker rim than the later dates) and you should be able to find an attractive 63 at an affordable price.

[jrh-migration]

Thanks for the good suggestions.

[TomB]

I would go with the coins from 1917, they are not prohibitively expensive, yet they have a completely different look from the rest of the series. Aside from the wider rim, they also have a near matte finish that I find quite attractive. Good luck!

[jom]

I'd go for at 1919-D. You should have no problem finding a full strike specimen.

 

jom

 

PS: Just kidding.