Walking Liberty Half Dollar (1916–1947) Value Today
A Walking Liberty Half Dollar (1916–1947) contains 0.3617 troy oz of silver, worth $19.69 at today's price of $54.45 an ounce.
Live price Oct 27, 2026, 20:17 UTC · Melt value, not a dealer offer
Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Years | 1916-1947 |
| Face value | 50 cents (USD) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Purity | 90% silver |
| Silver content | 0.3617 troy oz (11.25 g) |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Mint | United States Mint |
| Design | Liberty striding left; reverse shows an eagle with wings spread (Adolph A. Weinman). |
What it's worth when you sell
Alloy is 90% silver.
Common dates usually sell to dealers for around their melt value; scarce dates, mint marks and coins in top condition can be worth much more. For a valuable-looking coin, check a price guide or have it graded before selling.
Walking Liberty Half Dollar (1916–1947): FAQ
How much is a Walking Liberty Half Dollar (1916–1947) worth in silver?
About $19.69 at today's silver price of $54.45 an ounce (Oct 27, 2026, 20:17 UTC). That is its melt value: 0.3617 troy oz of silver × the spot price. Common dates usually sell for around melt value; scarce dates and coins in top condition can be worth more.
How much silver is in a Walking Liberty Half Dollar (1916–1947)?
0.3617 troy ounces (11.25 grams) of pure silver, in a coin weighing 12.5 g that is 90% silver.
How much silver is in $1 face value of these coins?
About 0.7234 troy ounces when new; dealers usually count about 0.715 oz per $1 face value to allow for wear. At today's price that is about $38.93 per $1 face value.
Other silver coins
Sources: Numista – ½ Dollar "Walking Liberty Half Dollar" · NGC – U.S. Silver Coin Melt Values (melt values as of 1 Sept 2026). Melt values use the live spot price; not a dealer offer or a numismatic valuation.