1/10 oz Silver Golden State Mint Walking Liberty Round

Postnet to Postnet R105 / Collection Cape town

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Adolph A. Weinman created one of the most beloved American coin designs in the nations history in 1916. At a time when the nations coinage was undergoing a massive redesign, Weinman created one of the two most coveted images of Liberty to grace new coins.

Round Highlights:

• Ships to you in protective coin flip.
• Smallest Walking Liberty silver round available!
• Consists of One-Tenth Troy ounce of .999 fine silver.
• The obverse side of the round features Walking Liberty.
• On the reverse face is the image of an American bald eagle.
• Original designs from Adolph A. Weinman.

Weinmans depiction of Lady Liberty known as Walking Liberty is believed to have been inspired by various images from both foreign coinage and even some of Weinmans own prior works. Some believe there is a resemblance to the so-called sower woman found on French coins created by Oscar Roty. Others see in the head design of Walking Liberty inspiration drawn from Victory as depicted by Weinman in the 1909 Union Soldiers and Sailors Monument.

The depiction of the bald eagle that Weinman used on the reverse of the Walking Liberty Half Dollar coin features the national symbol as it sits on a mountain crag. The bird rests on its talons and has its wings unfolded at its back. The symbolism is meant to convey a sense of fearlessness in spirit and consciousness of its own power.

On the obverse of the 1/10 oz GSM Silver Walking Liberty Rounds, youll find the image of Walking Liberty. Created by Weinman in 1916, this figure appeared on the half dollar from 1916 to 1947. This image of Liberty wears the American flag on her shoulders and carries branches of oak and laurel in her left hands.

The reverse of the GSM Silver Walking Liberty Rounds bears the aforementioned bald eagle. The original design was judged by some as inaccurate due to the inclusion of a mountain pine sapling. Some believed it was emblematic of America, but it has never been used as a symbol of the country. Whatever the case, Weinmans original design is found on this side of the rounds.