1944 Half Dollar Appraisal

1944 Walking Liberty Half Dollar (Obverse)

The item is a silver Walking Liberty Half Dollar coin, specifically the obverse side. It features the iconic design by Adolph A. Weinman. Lady Liberty is depicted in full stride, facing left, with her right arm outstretched and her left arm supporting a bundle of oak and laurel branches, symbolic of civil and military glory. Her gown is flowing, creating a sense of movement. Behind her, to the lower left, a large sun is rising. The word "LIBERTY" is visible in an arc above her head, though partially cropped in the image. To her right, the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" is clearly visible. The minting year, "1944," is prominently displayed at the bottom center of the coin. The coin exhibits a generally circulated condition with moderate wear on the high points of the design, particularly on Liberty's flowing gown and the details of her face and hair, which appear somewhat flattened. The metallic surface shows a silver-grey patina, consistent with age and exposure, and there are some darker areas of toning and minor spotting visible, which is typical for older silver coins. No specific mint mark is discernible in this view, though it would typically be located near the rim on the reverse side. The rim appears intact with consistent reeding, though the edges are not fully visible. The craftsmanship is typical of US coinage of the period, demonstrating fine engraving details despite the wear. This coin is estimated to be from the mid-20th century, specifically 1944, as indicated by the date.