how much silver is in a 1943 walking liberty half dollar

[JosephineMarie]

Ah, the 1943 Walking Liberty half dollar! This coin is more than just a pretty face from the World War II era; it's also carrying a valuable secret. Think of it less as 50 cents and more as a pocket-sized silver treasure chest.

According to the provided details, and the golden rule for U.S. silver coins of that time, your 1943 Walking Liberty half dollar is composed of 90% silver. The remaining 10% is copper, added for durability so Lady Liberty could withstand the hustle and bustle of daily commerce without getting too scuffed up.

To get down to the brass tacks, or rather the silver tacks, a standard Walking Liberty half dollar weighs 12.5 grams. With its 90% purity, that means each coin contains 11.25 grams of pure silver. In the world of precious metals, this translates to approximately 0.36169 troy ounces of silver. So while it could have bought you a sandwich back in the day, its silver content alone makes it worth a whole lot more than half a dollar today.