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2016-W 1/2 oz Walking Liberty Half Dollar Centennial Gold Coin NGC SP 70 FR
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2016-W 1/2 oz Walking Liberty Half Dollar Centennial Gold Coin NGC SP 70 FR
Celebrate one of America’s most iconic coin designs with the 2016-W 1/2 oz Walking Liberty Half Dollar Centennial Gold Coin NGC SP 70 FR, available at Bullion Exchanges. Issued by the West Point Mint, this centennial release honors the 100th anniversary of Adolph A. Weinman’s Walking Liberty Half Dollar, first struck in 1916. Struck in .9999 fine 24-karat gold, this coin contains 1/2 troy ounce of pure gold and has been certified a flawless Specimen 70 (SP 70) First Releases (FR) by NGC.
The Walking Liberty Half Dollar debuted in 1916, replacing the Barber half dollar, as part of a U.S. Mint initiative to beautify American coinage. Designed by sculptor Adolph A. Weinman, the coin quickly became one of the most admired designs in U.S. history. Its image of Lady Liberty, infused with movement, hope, and national pride, stood out as a bold artistic departure from earlier designs.
The series was minted until 1947, when it was replaced by the Franklin Half Dollar. However, Weinman’s Liberty lived on—his obverse design was later revived for the American Silver Eagle bullion coin, which remains the most popular silver coin in the world today. The 2016 gold centennial edition allowed collectors to celebrate 100 years of this beloved classic, struck for the first time in .9999 fine gold and in limited quantities.
Coin Features:
- Graded as SP 70 First Releases by NGC
- This is the third and final release in the American Gold Centennial Coin Series
- Contains 1/2 troy ounce of gold with a purity of .9999
- Produced by the US Mint
- Coin arrives inside official NGC holder
- Obverse: Features a full-length figure of Lady Liberty walking with outstretched hands towards the rising sun with her gown and the draped flag billowing around her. She is holding olive and oak branches in one hand to symbolize peace and strength. Inscriptions - “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “LIBERTY,” and the year of mintage.
- Reverse: Features a majestic eagle perched on a mountain cliff with wings unfolded showing fearless spirit. A mountain pine is springing from the rock crevice symbolical of America. Inscriptions - “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “HALF DOLLAR,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” content, purity, and weight.
The 2016-W 1/2 oz Walking Liberty Half Dollar Centennial Gold Coin NGC SP 70 FR is a flawless modern tribute to one of America’s greatest coin designs. With its perfect grade, limited release, and connection to 100 years of numismatic history, it is an essential addition for collectors of U.S. gold and classic coinage. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact one of our customer service representatives.
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