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An iconic American silver designHow much silver is in a Walking Liberty Half Dollar?
A standard Walking Liberty half dollar contains roughly 0.36169 fine troy ounces of silver.
How to calculate its melt value
Multiply the coin’s nominal fine silver weight (0.36169 troy oz) by the silver spot price you choose. For 10 identical coins, multiply by 10 after calculating one coin. Coin wear and manufacturing tolerances can change the physical metal in an individual specimen.
History and identification
Adolph A. Weinman’s celebrated Walking Liberty design appeared on half dollars from 1916 to 1947 and later inspired the American Silver Eagle’s obverse.
Before you sell: look for collector value
Before selling, inspect date, mint mark and grade—particularly for earlier issues.
Early dates, mint marks and exceptional condition may carry significant collector premiums.
How to investigate a specific example
Record the year, mint mark, denomination, measured weight and condition without polishing the surfaces. Compare those features with reference photographs from a respected grading service. If you suspect a scarce date or error, obtain qualified advice before selling the coin as bulk metal.
Reference sources
Nominal fine silver values for common historic U.S. issues are cross-checked against NGC’s melt value table and our sources and methods. Consult series-specific grading references for varieties and numismatic prices.