Adolph A Weinman’s obverse design for the half dollar features the full figure of Liberty wearing a long gown and walking confidently forward. An American flag is draped across her shoulders and billowing around her. Liberty’s right hand is outstretched, while her left holds a bouquet of olive branches. The sun rises from the lower left with its rays emanating into the field. The inscription LIBERTY is widely spaced above, with IN GOD WE TRUST to the right and the date below.
The reverse design features an eagle perched on a rock with its wings raised in a defiant stance. A mountain pine sapling is seen springing from the rock, symbolizing America. The inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA appears above, with E PLURIBUS UNUM to the left, and the denomination HALF DOLLAR below. The designer’s initials “AW” appear beneath the eagle’s right wing.
