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Obverse · front of piece
Obverse · front of piece- Assay XRF + ultrasonic
- Custody Allocated · insured
- Sell-back Spot-linked, instant
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1917 Walking Liberty Half Dollar
The 1917 Walking Liberty Half Dollar is a U.S. Mint coin composed of .900 fine silver, weighing 0.3575 troy oz (11.34 g). It features iconic designs and is sought after by collectors and investors alike for its historical significance and precious metal content.
.900 fine· 0.3575 troy oz (11.34 g)· IRA eligible
$59.99
$59.99 / item · cash price · United States Mint · In stock
- Metal value
- $22.55 · 0.3575 oz fine
- Premium
- $37.44 (166.1% over spot)
- Spot
- $63.07 /oz · as of 04:45 PM ET
- Fixed market ask · melt floor monitored
02:00Price held · re-quotes at zero
Price holds through checkout · KYC at first purchase · cancel before settlement
A1 / Vault Passport
Provable down to the metal.
Every piece ships with a live custody passport — serial-matched, assay-logged, and re-verified against the Rockwell ledger on a timer. Verification is the product.
Custody receipt · Rockwell verified checked against your ledger on request
Rockwell IDRM-AG-1620
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeFine
Chain of custodyUnited States Mint → Rockwell vault
InsuranceLloyd's · to $250M
A2 / Product Overview & Numismatic Analysis
The Complete Record.
Authored numismatic breakdown, artistic provenance, and institutional custody proof.
Analysis & Context
Institutional Overview
The 1917 Walking Liberty Half Dollar is a remarkable piece of American numismatic history, struck by the United States Mint with a purity of .900 fine silver. Weighing 0.3575 troy oz (11.34 g) and measuring 30.6 mm in diameter with a thickness of 2.15 mm, this coin is a fine representation of early 20th-century American coinage. The obverse, designed by Adolph A. Weinman, features the iconic image of Liberty walking confidently, symbolizing progress and freedom, while the reverse depicts a powerful eagle, a national emblem of strength. This coin is not only a collectible but also an investment, as it is eligible for inclusion in Precious Metals IRAs under IRC Section 408(m), providing investors with a tangible asset that has historical significance and intrinsic value. The Walking Liberty Half Dollar is highly liquid in the global market, making it a desirable addition to any portfolio. At Rockwell Metals, we ensure a seamless purchasing experience with our 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, and our Cryptographic Vault Passport provides secure tracking of your investment. Each coin is allocated in our $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults, offering peace of mind and instant sell-back liquidity, making it an ideal choice for both collectors and investors.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the 1917 Walking Liberty Half Dollar features the iconic Walking Liberty design, created by sculptor Adolph A. Weinman. It depicts Liberty striding confidently forward, draped in the American flag, with the sun rising in the background. The inscriptions include 'LIBERTY' and the year '1917'.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases a majestic eagle perched on a rock, symbolizing strength and freedom. The design is also by Adolph A. Weinman, with the inscriptions 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' along with the denomination 'HALF DOLLAR'.
IRA QualificationIRC 408(m) Eligible
Meets the IRS purity standards required for inclusion in Self-Directed Precious Metals IRAs. Eligible for segregated depository vaulting.
A3 / Specification
Full record.
- Metal
- Silver
- Purity
- .900
- Fine Weight
- 0.3575 troy oz (11.34 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- United States Mint
- Year
- 1917
- Grade / Finish
- Fine
- Diameter
- 30.6 mm
- Thickness
- 2.15 mm
- Face Value
- 50 Cents
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AG-WLHD-0.3575OZ-1917
- Catalog ID
- 1620
- Assay
- XRF + ultrasonic
- Custody
- Allocated · segregated
- Insurance
- Lloyd's · to $250M
- Sell-back
- Spot-linked · instant
A4 / Provenance
Mint to vault, on the record.
A documented chain of custody — each step assay-checked and timestamped to the ledger.
- Struck
United States Mint. Die-verified 1917 strike.
- Assayed
XRF + ultrasonic at intake. Purity confirmed, serial sealed.
- Vaulted
Allocated to Rockwell vault. Insured by Lloyd's, ledger entry opened.
- Yours
On purchase, the passport transfers to your account — store or take delivery.
- Lloyd's insuredto $250M
- Audited reservesmonthly attestation
- Assay verifiedXRF + ultrasonic
- Allocated custodysegregated, never lent
- Instant sell-backspot-linked spreads
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