Walking Liberty Design 1 Troy Ounce .999 Fine Silver Round
Coin/Bullion (Silver Round) · Generic Private Mint (Indicated by "Privately Minted" stamp); various US refiners produce this design.
Pattern: Walking Liberty (Inspired by Adolph A. Weinman's 1916 design); continuously produced generic bullion.
Type
Coin/Bullion (Silver Round)
Maker
Generic Private Mint (Indicated by "Privately Minted" stamp); various US refiners produce this design.
Material
.999 Fine Silver; contains 1 troy ounce of pure silver with no base metal content.
Dimensions
Diameter: approximately 39mm; Thickness: 2.8mm; Weight: 31.1 grams (1 Troy Ounce).
Description
This is a 1 oz silver round featuring the iconic Walking Liberty design. Unlike legal tender coins, this is a privately produced bullion piece intended for silver investors. It replicates the classic Weinman design of Lady Liberty walking toward a rising sun, draped in the American flag, signifying hope and progress. It is a highly liquid form of silver investment.
Key Features
Includes the words "Privately Minted" to distinguish it from US Mint legal tender; lacks a face value (e.g., "One Dollar"); stamped "Silver Round."
Material & Composition
.999 Fine Silver; contains 1 troy ounce of pure silver with no base metal content.
Finish & Decoration
Bullion finish with frosted relief and mirror-like fields; features a Walking Liberty obverse with sun rays and the phrase "Privately Minted."
Hallmarks & Stamps
Stamped "SILVER ROUND" on the bottom rim; "PRIVATELY MINTED" on the right field; Reverse (not shown) likely stamped "ONE TROY OUNCE .999 FINE SILVER."
Construction Details
Die-struck/Machine-pressed using high-pressure industrial coinage presses from prepared silver blanks (planchets).
Functional Features
Investment vehicle for precious metals; circular form for easy stacking and storage; reeded edge for tamper evidence.
Handle & Grip Details
N/A; typically handled by the edges to avoid oils; currently housed in a clear acrylic protective capsule.
Craftsmanship Details
High-quality machine strike; even reeding on edges (assumed); clear lettering and consistent field depth typical of modern industrial minting.
Authentication Indicators
Frosting on the liberty figure is consistent with high-quality private minting; stamping is deep and aligned. Weight verification is the primary means of authentication.
Origin & Manufacturing
United States; likely produced by a private facility such as SilverTowne, Sunshine Minting, or Highland Mint.
Era & Period
Modern/Contemporary (based on the American Silver Eagle design introduced in 1986 and subsequent private mint copies).
Age Estimate
Circa 2000–Present; modern production based on the crispness of the strike and the specific "Privately Minted" text.
Cultural Significance
Represents the modern 'Stacking' culture where individuals acquire physical silver as a hedge against inflation and economic instability.
Condition Notes
Excellent/Uncirculated; the piece is protected by an airtight plastic capsule which has prevented tarnish (toning) and contact marks. The mirror fields appear clean.
Value Estimate
Spot price of silver + $1.50 to $4.00 premium; fluctuating based on the COMEX silver market.
Care & Maintenance
Keep in the provided acrylic capsule; do not clean with abrasives as it will scratch the mirrored 'proof-like' fields; store in a cool, dry place.
Similar Pieces
US Silver Eagle (has 'One Dollar' face value), SilverTowne Prospector Rounds, Sunshine Mint Liberty Rounds.
Interesting Facts
The 'Walking Liberty' design is considered one of the most beautiful in American history; private rounds offer a lower 'premium' over the silver spot price compared to official government coins.