![]() ![]() The redesign of the half dollar coincided with the redesign of the last few coins which had not had a refresh, and this was the time period where every coin first had a unique design. Weinman’s design for the obverse of the coin was so iconic it has been reused for other coins including the famous Eagle bullion coins. The Liberty Walking holds a special place in the American psyche due to its association with World Wars I and II. Barber created modified designs, but after intercession from others, the design was struck as-is with a slightly lower relief and some modifications to the strike. There were issues with the dime and the half dollar when they were first struck, as the edge had a “fin” or raised lip that did not work well with vending machines. Barber and other proponents of practical coinage concerns over aesthetics were not fans of the new designs created by sculptors who were not necessarily familiar with the ins and outs of the striking process. The coins had a higher relief than many other coins of the time and striking was challenging. The reverse is an eagle on a mountaintop. Weinman’s design shows Liberty walking and holding a bundle of branches with an American flag over her shoulder and the sun behind her. This was also the first time that there was a clearly different design between all different coins, as many of the older designs were used for multiple coins with minor modifications. ![]() With these design refreshes, all American coins would have a new design. The new coins were publicly announced on March 3, 1916. MacNeil designed the quarter, and none of Polasek’s designs were selected. Weinman’s designs were used in their entirety for the dime and the half dollar. Adolph Weinman, Hermon MacNeil and Albin Polasek were the three selected. The commission did not appreciate the sketches Barber submitted and recruited sculptors to create designs. The original suggestion had been for the Mint to create new designs, and Barber had done so. Chief Engraver Barber, long an advocate for practicality over aesthetics, provided some roadblocks to the process though he eventually did put the designs through. Many were agitating for the replacement of the Barber coins as part of an ongoing refresh to make the coins more beautiful. Woolley and the Commission of Fine Arts worked together on the Silver coins including the dime, quarter and half dollar. Woolley, thought that the 25-year minimum for a new coin design was actually a mandate to create a new coin when the time period was up. Weinman as a replacement for the Barber designs because the director of the U.S. Great American Coin will issue payment instructions to you during the ordering process and via email following completion of your order.The Liberty Walking came after the Barber, and it ran from 1916 to 1947. Great American Coin expressly reserves the right to refuse or cancel any order, for any reason, at its sole discretion, regardless of payment method and price confirmation. Our shopping cart system accepts payment using:Ĭhoosing to pay with a credit or debit card, you expressly authorize Great American Coin to authorize and capture your credit card payment prior to shipment. International shipping times are not within the control Great American Coin, and Great American Coin makes no guarantees regarding international shipping times. Great American Coin and are not responsible for packages delivered late by any carrier. Great American Coin does not provide shipping refunds nor do we coordinate with the USPS or other carriers on behalf of the customer when a package does not arrive by the estimated delivery date. Shipping and Handling and Hold Timeĭelivery dates posted by our website - and by the USPS or other carriers are "Estimated Dates" only. Please be advised that if we require a drivers license or other ID prior to shipment the 0-3 business day shipping window will begin upon receipt of requested information. Customers will be contacted if packages are held longer than 3 business days. Wire transfers require a 2-4 -day hold time prior to shipment. Under rare circumstances packages may be held longer. Great American Coin ships most orders within 0-3 business. Insurance and/or tracking may be included in international shipments at buyers expense. Insurance and/or tracking is available for international shipments, however, it is generally cost prohibitive. Great American Coin will review all international shipments individually, and reserves the right to cancel any transaction at our sole discretion based upon location or for any other reason. ![]() We ship to the United States and select international countries. ![]()
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