Olevian Numismatic Rarities
1935-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar PCGS Certified MS65
Product Description
The Walking Liberty half dollar is an enduring classic engraved by Adolph A. Weinman, the designer of the Mercury dime. This graceful coin features Lady Liberty adorned in an American Flag and striding towards the rising sun with her right arm outstretched, carrying branches of laurel and oak. The reverse features a powerful perched eagle with open wings and a branch of Mountain Pine, symbolic of America.
The design was exceptionally detailed compared to previous coins, which lead to persistent problems with sharpness of strike and production quality— accelerating its replacement by the Franklin half dollar in 1948. The lasting beauty of this unique design was immortalized in 1986 when the U.S. Mint chose to adopt the Walking Liberty obverse for the American Silver Eagle bullion coin, which has become one of the most widely distributed silver bullion coins in the world.
Today, many Walking Liberty half dollar issues are scare in high grades and completion of an entire collection of these coins in uncirculated condition remains a formidable challenge for collectors and investors alike. The 1935 specimen offered here in Mint-State 65 (out of 70) condition from the Denver mint is a prime example of a date that is scarce in top mint-state grades. Fewer than 150 surviving examples have been certified finer than this coin by PCGS, making it an impressive addition to any collection or investment portfolio.
Product Details
- Measurements
4.5"L x 4.5"W x 1.5"H
- OriginUnited States
— Walking Liberty Half Dollar (1916 - 1947)
— Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
— Weight: 12.5 grams
— Diameter: 30.6 mm
— Composition: 0.900 Silver, 0.100 Copper
— Net Silver Weight: 0.36169 oz Pure Silver
— Obverse Design: Liberty Wearing An American Flag Dress With Outstretched Arm & Carrying Branches Of Laurel & Oak / Mountain With Rising Sun In Distance
— Obverse Inscription: LIBERTY / IN GOD WE TRUST / DATE
— Reverse Design: Perched Eagle With Open Wings Carrying Branch Of Mountain Pine
— Reverse Inscription: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / E PLURIBUS UNUM / HALF DOLLAR
— Ships In Luxurious Matte Black Wood Box Lined In Velvet With A Certificate Of Authenticity
A Note About Coin Grading & Certification:
This is a certified coin and its quality and authenticity are guaranteed. The condition of a coin is officially graded on a 70-point scale according to standards set forth by the American Numismatic Association. Grades under 60 represent circulated grades, while grades from 60 through 70 represent uncirculated, or “mint-state” grades. Very few, if any, older coins are known to exist in perfect MS70 grade. Analogous to GIA certification for diamonds, independent expert certification services examine coins, certify authenticity, assign consensus grades, and encapsulate them in a sonically sealed, hard plastic holder with grade and unique serial number displayed. The two leading firms, Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), have become widely recognized for their objective grading practices and high industry standards. They continue to provide reliable consumer protection for rare coin collectors and investors and preserve the integrity of the rare coin industry. A third company, Certified Acceptance Corporation (CAC), also provides secondary verification of previously certified coins. A green oval sticker is applied to those specimens CAC believes meet their strict standards of quality for the certified grade. The coin offered for sale in this listing has been certified by one or more of these leading services so you can be confident in its authenticity and stated condition.
Shipping Information
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Shipping AvailabilityCanada, United States
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Shipping PolicyDiscounted Shipping
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Discounted Shipping$15.00 first item / $15.00 each additional
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Ship In3-4 weeks ⓘ
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Return PolicyFinal sale, not eligible for return or cancellation
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