
The Walking Liberty half dollar, which was minted from 1916 to 1947, is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper. This metallic composition was standard for United States silver coinage of the era.
Based on its composition and standard weight, a Walking Liberty half dollar contains a total of 0.36169 troy ounces of pure silver. This figure is frequently rounded to approximately 0.3617 ounces for ease of calculation. This specific amount of silver is consistent for all circulated 90% silver half dollars produced between 1916 and 1964, including the Walking Liberty series.
The intrinsic or "melt" value of the coin is therefore directly dependent on this fixed silver content, which is distinct from any numismatic value the coin may have based on its condition, date, or rarity.


