Walking Liberty Half

[Bowen89]

So after on another part of this forum id like some input in a 1944 no mint mark walking liberty half. Its in very good shape i actually may take it to a dealer tomorrow to get it looked tell me what you think. Btw i got it for $10.60

 

[thebubbasdad]

nice coin ... wouldnt wast gas taking it to a dealer... its only worth melt value... add it to the pile!!!!!

 

[boristhespider88]

So after on another part of this forum id like some input in a 1944 no mint mark walking liberty half. Its in very good shape i actually may take it to a dealer tomorrow to get it looked tell me what you think. Btw i got it for $10.60

It looks like it was heavily circulated and then cleaned or polished. To collectors, that's considered damaged. I'm not an expert on it, nor am I claiming to be, but that's what I can tell from your pictures. The front of the coin looks really rubbed.

This is an uncirculated one for comparision.
http://websitedesigncentral.com/KS-Coin/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/1947-D-Walking-Liberty-Half-Silver-Dollar-Uncirculated.jpg

Basically, as far as how much it is worth, it is only worth melt value.

 

[l.cutler]

I agree, circulated coin that has been polished. No need to take it to a dealer, I would just hang on to it.

 

[dustywallen]

For sure polished and cleaned. The wear on the coin doesn't match the shine of the coin. As it has done been said no big deal just worth melt.

 

[lost]

As beautiful as the Walking Liberty Half's are, it should be considered a sin to melt them. I propose a new commandment. thou shall not melt WL's. lol