The U.S. 1917 Half Dollar, designed by Adolph A. Weinman, featured the Walking Liberty design, symbolizing freedom and progress. Struck in 90% silver, it circulated during World War I, when the U.S. entered the conflict, increasing demand for precious metals. The U.S. 1917 Half Dollar reflected national resilience as wartime spending and economic shifts impacted silver supply and coinage.
Politically, the U.S. declared war on Germany in April 1917, leading to economic mobilization. The U.S. 1917 Half Dollar, with Liberty advancing toward the dawn, embodied America’s wartime resolve. Its silver composition reinforced trust in currency as inflation and military expenditures surged.