Liberty Walking Half!
My highly anticipated 1947-D Liberty Walking half dollar just came in the mail. I have been waiting about two weeks and am excited it finally came! It came with a grade of VF 20 or Very Fine 20. I can see why they have it that grade because there's a lot of wear and marks along the coin. Even though the grade isn't the greatest I still like this coin and am happy to add it to my collection.
A little bit of information Marion about the coin is that it is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper. The coin had a mintage 3,900,600 which is pretty high if you think about it. It has a diameter of 30 millimeters and a weight of 12.5 grams. Adolph Alexander Weinman designed the Liberty Walking half dollar. Silver melt on this coin is around $9.29. Greysheet for these is $10.28 which doesn't seem right. They are selling for around $15 to $20 on Ebay and $29.95 on the mint website . I can't get an exact price on it but I would guess around $10 to $14. Sources: https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/coin/1947-d-50c/6631, Greysheet, https://www.ebay.com/itm/175160294867, https://www.govmint.com/1947-d-50-cents-walking-liberty-vf and my own knowledge of this coin!
Anyway, just wanted to share this great coin with you guys! Thanks for reading my blog and have a great day!
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Comments
Jackson14
Level 4
I really like the design on the walking liberty halves. Cool coin!
Mal_ANA_YN
Level 5
One of the best designs on coins ever.
Mike
Level 7
A great coin and great series to collect. I have a few. I was lucky to get a 1916 xf. But someone cleaned it. If I was to sell it I still will get the XF price.. Good for you!!
Doug S.
Level 4
Nice!! I prefer coins sometimes that display physical wear and history! Regards Doug
CheerioCoins
Level 5
Thanks, I also prefer those too.
Longstrider
Level 6
Nice looking Walker and a win at that. Very well done. I like circulated silver coins. They have such a nice, smooth color. Keep it up. Thanks.
CheerioCoins
Level 5
Your welcome and thanks!
Kepi
Level 6
What a great looking Walker! So nice for your collection! Enjoyed your blog very much! ; )
CheerioCoins
Level 5
Thanks!
$tarCollector
Level 4
Great coin my friend. I am glad you won it.
CheerioCoins
Level 5
Thanks!
Long Beard
Level 5
I personally like looking at collector's sets of these in circulated grades rather than mint state. They served their intended purpose long enough to be preserved and cared for. Thanks for sharing one of the truly classic American coin designs.
CheerioCoins
Level 5
Yeah.
"SUN"
Level 6
Nice story.
CheerioCoins
Level 5
Thanks.
I. R. Bama
Level 5
PCGS has that vf walker at $20.00..... that's their suggested retail price
CheerioCoins
Level 5
Yeah I know but I tend to go with Greysheet prices. That’s probably what your gonna buy it for at like a coin show or coin shop.
AC coin$
Level 6
Like I told you before, you'll make it far. Nice to see your acquisition and the way to keep in mind to cherish fine coins. Good collector and a plus for your coin logs.