Drescription: The Walking Liberty half dollar (1916–1947), designed by sculptor Adolph A. Weinman, is widely considered one of the most beautiful and iconic United States coins.

Obverse (Front): The obverse features a full-length figure of Liberty striding purposefully towards a rising sun on the eastern horizon.

Attire: Liberty is draped in the folds of the American flag, which billows behind her.

Symbolism: She carries branches of laurel and oak in her left arm, representing civil and military glory. Her right arm is extended in a gesture of hope and freedom.

Inscriptions: The word "LIBERTY" is widely spaced across the top periphery, "IN GOD WE TRUST" appears in the right field, and the date is at the bottom.

Reverse (Back): The reverse depicts a majestic Bald Eagle in a powerful stance.

Pose: The eagle is perched on a mountain crag with its wings unfolded, suggesting strength and power.

Symbolism: A sapling of mountain pine grows from a rift in the rock, symbolizing America.

Inscriptions: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" is at the top, "HALF DOLLAR" at the bottom, and the motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM" is to the left of the eagle.

Designer Mark: Weinman’s initials (AW) are located under the eagle's tail feathers or left wing.

Mint Marks: Found on the obverse (below "In God We Trust") in 1916 and early 1917; moved to the reverse (lower left, near the rim) from late 1917 through 1947.

The design's enduring popularity led to its revival in 1986 for the obverse of the American Silver Eagle bullion coin.