From a Private Collection – Untouched for 70+ Years
This 1937 Walking Liberty Half Dollar comes directly from my grandfather’s personal coin collection, where it has remained undisturbed for at least seven decades. This is not a coin that has passed through countless hands at shows and shops—it’s been carefully preserved in the same collection since the mid-20th century.
Why this date matters: The 1937 Philadelphia issue had a mintage of 9.5 million—considerably lower than the 30–50 million per year produced during the 1940s. Pre-war Walking Liberties are less frequently encountered in collections and carry a modest premium over their wartime and post-war counterparts. This coin circulated through the tail end of the Great Depression and into the early years of WWII before finding a home in my grandfather’s collection.
The photographs in this listing show the exact coin you will receive.
| Year | 1937 |
| Mint | Philadelphia (no mint mark) |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| Weight | 12.50 grams (0.3617 troy oz silver) |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
This 1937 Walking Liberty shows moderate, even circulation wear with good overall eye appeal. The date is bold and clear. LIBERTY is mostly visible across the figure, and Liberty’s gown retains nice fold detail through the skirt area. The reverse eagle displays clear wing structure and visible breast feather detail. Original surfaces throughout—no cleaning, no damage, no repairs. A solid, honest circulated example with attractive even toning.
I am not a professional grader. Please review the photos carefully and judge the condition for yourself.
Thank you for helping me pass along a piece of my family’s history to its next caretaker.