90% American Silver Walkers - $1 Face Value

90% U.S. Silver Walking Liberty Half Dollars – $1 Face Value

Constitutional or "Junk" Silver | 1916–1947 Classic Design | 90% Silver Content

At a glance: $1 face value = two Walking Liberty half dollars (1916–1947) carrying about 0.7234 troy oz of 90% silver — Adolph A. Weinman’s striding-Liberty design, so admired it returned as the obverse of the modern American Silver Eagle. Random dates in average circulated (VG–XF) condition cost about 0.7234 × the live silver spot price per $1 FV plus a modest premium, ship fully insured from Summit Metals, and are not IRA eligible (circulated 90% alloy). Best for stackers who want the most beautiful US junk silver made. Page updated July 2026.

Quick Facts:

• Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper (U.S. coinage alloy)

• Denomination: 50¢ per coin; sold by $1 face value (2 halves)

• Actual Silver Weight (per $1 FV): 2 × 0.3617 oz ASW = 0.7234 troy oz total silver

• Years: Random mix 1916–1947 (Walking Liberty series)

• Mint Marks: Philadelphia (no mark), Denver “D”, San Francisco “S”

• Condition: Average Circulated (VG–XF)

• Packaging: Individual coins ship in protective flips; $10+ FV quantities in bags

• IRA Eligible: No (circulated 90% alloy)

Why Choose Summit Metals?

• Guaranteed Authentic Pre‑1965 U.S. Coinage

• Secure, Fully Insured, Discreet Shipping

• Trusted Buyback Guarantee

• Satisfaction Guaranteed

Summit Metals inspects and verifies every Walking Liberty half dollar for weight and silver content—delivering genuine junk silver at minimal premiums.

Iconic Walking Liberty Design

Designed by Adolph A. Weinman, these half dollars showcase:

• Obverse: Full‑length figure of Liberty draped in the American flag, striding toward the sunrise, carrying branches of laurel and oak; inscriptions “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST.”

• Reverse: Majestic heraldic eagle perched on a mountain crag, wings unfolded; inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “HALF DOLLAR.”

These coins represent one of the most celebrated designs in U.S. numismatics.

Investment & Barter Appeal

• Inflation hedge: Tracks spot silver value

• Barter‑ready: Convenient 50¢ denominations

• Historic interest: Collectible Walking Liberty motif

• Low premium: Circulated condition near melt value

Packaging & Delivery

Coins ship in flips for small orders or bags for larger face‑value quantities. Summit Metals packages discreetly, fully insured, and provides tracking from our secure vault to your door.

Stack Your Walking Liberty Halves Today

Select your desired face‑value amount and Add to Cart to purchase 90% U.S. silver Walking Liberty half dollars—iconic design and dependable silver bullion from Summit Metals!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a Walking Liberty half dollar worth? At minimum its melt value — about 0.3617 × the live silver spot price per coin — plus a small premium; scarcer dates and higher grades carry collector value above melt.

How much silver is in $1 face value? About 0.7234 troy oz — two halves at 0.3617 oz each.

Is it IRA eligible? No — circulated 90% alloy doesn’t meet IRS purity standards; see Silver Eagles for IRA silver.

What years will I receive? A random mix from 1916–1947, with P, D, or S mint marks.

What condition are the coins? Average circulated (VG–XF) — genuine coins from commerce, not BU.

Who designed the Walking Liberty? Adolph A. Weinman — the same design chosen for the modern American Silver Eagle obverse in 1986.

How is the price set? About 0.7234 × the live silver spot price per $1 FV plus a modest premium.

Walkers vs Franklin or Kennedy halves? Identical silver content — Walkers (1916–1947) are the oldest and most collected; Franklins and 1964 Kennedys usually carry slightly lower premiums.

Can I sell them back? Yes — Summit Metals offers a buyback guarantee.

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