This coin is made from a 1945 U.S. Walking Liberty half dollar coin. Walking Liberty half dollar coins are 90% silver.

The ring as shown is size 10.5 with a natural polish finish. The band width is 7.2mm. The ring can be sized up or down, up to one full size. The ring can also be finished with an aged patina look. These options are available in the product page.

The Liberty Walking half dollar was designed by Adolph Weinman, a German born American sculptor. His work was primarily sculptural and architectural although he is best known in the numismatic world for designing the “Walking Liberty” half dollar, the Mercury dime and various armed services medals. His monogram, AW, can be found under the tips of the wing feathers on the reverse.

His sculptural work can be found on the Wisconsin, Missouri and Louisiana state capitol buildings, the Jefferson Memorial and the interior of the U.S. Supreme Court among many others.

Liberty Walking half dollars were minted from 1916 through 1947 and are 90% silver, 10% copper.