Walking Liberty 2016 Centennial Gold Coin
- Year of Issue: 2016
Background
Beautifully struck in .9999 fine, 24–karat gold, this 2016 centennial anniversary release celebrates Adolph A. Weinman’s original “Walking Liberty” half dollar design. Each gold coin contains one–half troy ounce of 24–karat gold, symbolic of the coin’s denomination, and has a business strike finish.
Mintage Limit: 70,000
Characteristics
The obverse (heads) features a full–length figure of Liberty in full stride, enveloped in folds of the flag, with her right hand extended and branches of laurel and oak in her left to symbolize both civil and military glory.
The reverse (tails) depicts an American eagle rising from a mountaintop perch.
Obverse Inscriptions
- LIBERTY
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- 2016
Reverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
- AU
- 24K
- 1/2 OZ.
- HALF DOLLAR
Mint and Mint Mark
Specifications
Composition: 99.99% Gold
Content: .9999 Fine Gold (15.552 grams)
Diameter: 1.063 inches (27.00 mm)
Weight: 0.5000 troy oz. (15.552 grams)
Thickness: 0.085 inch (2.16 mm)
Edge: Reeded
Artist Information
- Designer: Adolph A. Weinman