1940 Walking Liberty Half Dollar Coin Pendant

This item is a United States Walking Liberty Half Dollar, dated 1940, which has been mounted into a decorative jewelry bezel for use as a pendant. The coin, originally designed by Adolph A. Weinman, is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper. It features the iconic image of Lady Liberty walking toward a rising sun, draped in the American flag and carrying branches of laurel and oak. The reverse (not visible) typically features a bald eagle. The coin is encased in a thick, ornate rope-style bezel, likely gold-toned or gold-filled, which includes a suspension loop (bale) at the top for a neck chain. To the left of the date '1940' at the bottom, there appears to be a mint mark or wear pattern near the rim. Regarding condition, the coin displays significant physical wear consistent with circulation prior to being mounted. Notable flattening is visible on the high points of Liberty's breast, shoulder, and the folds of the gown. There is a distinct dark, oily-looking patina or localized tarnish concentrated on the left side of the coin over the sun and Liberty's lower garment. Several surface scratches and small rim dings are visible, particularly near the date. The bezel itself shows signs of age with some darkening in the recessed twists of the rope design. While the coin's numismatic grade is lowered by the 'jewelry' mounting and surface wear, it remains a classic example of early 20th-century American silver coinage repurposed as a personal accessory.