Walking Liberty half dollars (1916-1947) are considered one of the most beautiful US coin designs. The high relief and complex design elements make error identification interesting, and several valuable varieties exist.
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Scan My CoinClear doubling on HALF DOLLAR and E PLURIBUS UNUM on the reverse.
How to check: Examine the reverse lettering with magnification. HALF DOLLAR should show shelf-like doubling.
$50 - $300Various years show doubled or shifted mint marks on the obverse.
How to check: Look at the mint mark (D or S) on the obverse below IN GOD WE TRUST for signs of repunching.
$10 - $100The complex high-relief design caused frequent die cracking.
How to check: Look for raised lines running through the design, especially through Liberty's head or across the fields.
$5 - $75Foreign material between the die and planchet during striking, leaving an impression.
How to check: Look for smooth indentations or unusual impressions in the design that do not match the intended design.
$25 - $200The 1946 doubled die reverse ($50-$300), various repunched mint marks ($10-$100), and any off-center or broadstrike examples ($500+) are the most sought after.
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