1917-S Walking Liberty Silver Half Dollar — Reverse Mint Mark

1917-S Walking Liberty Silver Half Dollar — Reverse Mint Mark

Own an important early issue from one of America's most celebrated coin designs with this 1917-S Walking Liberty Silver Half Dollar, struck at the San Francisco Mint and featuring the distinctive Reverse Mint Mark variety.

The Walking Liberty Half Dollar was produced from 1916 through 1947 and is widely admired for its artistic design and historical significance. Created by sculptor Adolph A. Weinman, the series captures the spirit of American liberty through an elegant depiction of Lady Liberty and a powerful American eagle.

The 1917-S Reverse Mint Mark Half Dollar is particularly interesting because it represents a transitional period in the placement of mint marks on Walking Liberty Half Dollars.

During the early production of the series, mint marks appeared on the obverse beneath the motto IN GOD WE TRUST. Later in 1917, the mint mark was relocated to the reverse, near the lower-left portion of the design. As a result, collectors recognize separate 1917-S Obverse and 1917-S Reverse varieties.

The obverse features Lady Liberty walking toward the rising sun, draped in the American flag and carrying branches of laurel and oak. The inscriptions LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and the date 1917 complete the design.

The reverse displays a majestic American eagle perched upon a rocky outcrop, with a mountain pine sapling growing nearby. The inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, and HALF DOLLAR surround the eagle.

The S mint mark appears on the reverse, identifying production at the historic San Francisco Mint, which played an important role in American coinage during the early 20th century.

With an original mintage of 5,554,000 business strikes for the Reverse Mint Mark variety, this issue is a desirable addition to collections of early Walking Liberty Half Dollars.

The year 1917 also holds particular historical significance, marking the United States' entry into World War I. Coins from this period provide a tangible connection to a pivotal moment in American and world history.

Struck in 90% silver, this historic half dollar contains approximately 0.3617 troy ounces of pure silver, combining precious-metal content with the enduring appeal of classic American coinage.

Whether collected as part of a complete Walking Liberty Half Dollar set, an early 20th-century silver collection, or a specialized collection of mint mark varieties, the 1917-S Reverse Mint Mark Half Dollar offers both historical interest and numismatic appeal.

Product Details

• Denomination: Half Dollar ($0.50 USD)

• Year: 1917

• Mint: San Francisco (S Mint Mark)

• Series: Walking Liberty Half Dollar (1916–1947)

• Variety: Reverse Mint Mark

• Original Mintage: 5,554,000 business strikes

• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

• Weight: 12.50 grams

• Diameter: 30.6 mm

• Actual Silver Weight (ASW): 0.3617 Troy Ounces

• Designer: Adolph A. Weinman

• Obverse: Walking Liberty carrying laurel and oak branches toward the rising sun

• Reverse: American eagle perched on a rocky outcrop with a pine sapling

• Mint Mark Location: Reverse, near the lower-left portion of the design

• Edge: Reeded

• Condition: See product photographs for the exact coin offered

• Quantity: One individual coin

Please Note: This listing is for one specific 1917-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar, Reverse Mint Mark variety. The coin pi