Lot 281
1944-1945 US Silver Half Dollars
Sold October 23, 2025
- Price realized
- $250
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $250-400
Origin: United States
Denomination: Half Dollar
Year: 1944-1945
Mint: 1944 Philadelphia, San Francisco; 1945 Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco
Grade: Various Conditions
Metal: Silver
Weight: 246.3g total
Additional Description: The 1944 and 1945 Walking Liberty Half Dollars were minted during the final years of World War II, a period marked by both sacrifice and a growing sense of victory on the horizon. Struck in 90% silver, these coins carry Adolph A. Weinman’s masterful design—Liberty striding confidently toward the dawn, wrapped in the American flag and carrying branches of laurel and oak, symbols of peace and strength. On the reverse, the eagle stands poised on a rocky ledge, wings partially lifted, embodying the nation’s readiness and resolve.
These half dollars circulated widely across a mobilized home front, used in everyday transactions that supported a wartime economy. Their design remained unchanged, yet their meaning deepened, reflecting a country united in purpose and nearing the end of global conflict.
Lot details
- Lot
- 281
- Closed
- October 23, 2025
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