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2026 Best of US Mint 1916 Walking Liberty Half Dollar Gold Coin & Silver Medal Set PCGS SP/MS 69 FS
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2026 Best of US Mint 1916 Walking Liberty Half Dollar Gold Coin & Silver Medal Set PCGS SP/MS 69 FS
Honor one of the most admired designs in American coinage with the 2026 Best of the US Mint 1916 Walking Liberty Half Dollar Gold Coin & Silver Medal Set PCGS SP/MS 69 FS. This exceptional release represents the third issue in the Best of the Mint Series, created by the United States Mint to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence. Combining a 24-karat gold tribute coin with a companion silver medal, this limited-edition set brings together historic artistry, modern craftsmanship, and the legacy of one of America’s most iconic coin designs.
In recognition of the United States Semiquincentennial, the U.S. Mint selected 21 historically significant coins spanning American history from the founding of the Mint in 1792 through the modern era. Following recommendations from experts and public input, five legendary designs were chosen for the Best of the Mint Series: the 1916 Mercury Dime, 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter Dollar, 1916 Walking Liberty Half Dollar, 1804 Silver Dollar, and 1907 Saint-Gaudens High Relief $20 Gold Coin
Each release in the series features a 24-karat gold reissue coin paired with a silver companion medal, allowing collectors to experience celebrated U.S. coin designs in a modern format while honoring America’s 250-year journey.The First Strike (FS) designation from PCGS identifies coins submitted for grading within the first 30 days of the official United States Mint release. This designation adds additional collector appeal by recognizing examples that entered the grading process during the earliest release period.
Set Specifications:
- Limited mintage of 30,000
- Graded as SP 69 / MS 69 First Strike by PCGS
- Third release of the Best of the Mint series
- Includes a 24-karat 1916-W Walking Liberty and Silver Medal (.999 pure silver)
- Produced by the US Mint
- Uncirculated Finish
- Arrives in an official PCGS holder
- Gold Coin: 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,” year of mintage and a special Liberty Bell “250” privy mark. Reverse: Features a majestic eagle perched on a mountain cliff with wings unfolded, showing a fearless spirit. A mountain pine is springing from the rock crevice symbolical of America. Inscriptions - “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “HALF DOLLAR,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”
- Silver Medal Design: Obverse: Features a stylized, Art Deco depiction of Lady Liberty striding forward, her hair and robes flowing dynamically. She cradles a bundle of wheat stalks in her left arm while extending her right hand toward a large, clean-lined rising sun. Reverse: Depicts a majestic eagle soaring across the upper field with sleek, sharp feathers. Below, a geometric landscape reveals rolling hills, a row of stylized pine trees, and a rising sun that mirrors the obverse motif.
Representing a celebration of freedom, artistry, and American heritage, the 2026 Best of the US Mint 1916 Walking Liberty Half Dollar Gold Coin & Silver Medal Set PCGS SP/MS 69 FS offers collectors a rare opportunity to own a modern tribute to one of the nation’s greatest coin designs. Its connection to Adolph A. Weinman’s masterpiece, the Semiquincentennial celebration, and the prestigious Best of the Mint Series makes it a standout collectible for generations to come.
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