In 1916 the design of Adolph A. Weinman
was selected for the new half dollar motif to replace
the Barber design which had been in use since 1892.
Weinman, a sculptor, also produced the Liberty Head
or "Mercury" dime introduced the same year.
The design has been a favorite with
numismatists ever since the time of issue, and many
consider it to be one of the most beautiful motifs
ever employed on a circulating coin.
Issue dates: 1916-1947
Composition: 0.900 part silver, 0.100 part
copper
Diameter: 30.6 mm
Weight: 192.9 grains
Business strike mintage: 485,320,340
Proof mintage: 74,400
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