17 miles · about 25 minutes from Brownstown
Sell Walking Liberty Half Dollars in Brownstown, MI — Top Cash Paid at Westland Exchange
Walking Liberty halves (1916–1947) are 90% silver, 12.5 grams each, and widely considered the finest US coin design of the twentieth century. Early dates and branch-mint issues carry real premiums; later 1940s coins are common and trade near silver.
Brownstown sits about 17 miles from our counter — roughly 25 minutes door to door. Take I-75 north to Southfield Fwy, north to Warren Ave, then west. If you are starting near Lake Erie Metropark and Brownstown Sports Center, it is a straight, easy run with no downtown traffic to fight.
Brownstown Township customers reach us in about 25 minutes. We're the largest pawn shop in western Wayne County.
Selling walking liberty half dollars here rather than shipping it away means you see the scale, you see the test, and you leave with cash in hand instead of waiting on a mailed check from an out-of-state refiner. Brownstown customers do this every week, and most of them tell us the drive was shorter than they expected.
We are open monday – friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM and saturday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Bring a valid photo ID — Michigan law requires it for any pawn or purchase — along with the walking liberty half dollars itself, and the whole visit usually takes a few minutes.
Today's silver payouts for Brownstown sellers
What we're paying today
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Prices update daily. Final offer confirmed in store after testing and weighing.
What we look at when buying walking liberty half dollars
- 1Date — pre-1934 issues, especially 1916–1921, are scarce
- 2Mint mark position (obverse under the motto on early coins, reverse later)
- 3Grade, particularly the detail on Liberty's left hand and skirt lines
- 4Silver content as the baseline
Typical weights and sizes
A roll of 20 Walkers is $10 face, roughly 7.15 troy ounces of silver. 1921, 1921-D and 1921-S are the standout dates.
Where to look for the marks
1916 and part of 1917 carry the mint mark on the obverse below 'IN GOD WE TRUST'; later issues moved it to the reverse at lower left.
What to bring from Brownstown
Bring these and the whole visit takes a few minutes.
- Valid state ID
- All coins, including partial rolls and loose silver
- Any certification slabs, albums or inventory lists
Sell vs. pawn your walking liberty half dollars
Coin collections are often pawned rather than sold — you get the liquidity without breaking up a set you spent years building.
Need the walking liberty half dollars back? A pawn loan keeps it safe in our vault while you use the cash — no credit check and nothing reported to any bureau.
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Directions from Brownstown
Take I-75 north to Southfield Fwy, north to Warren Ave, then west.
Landmarks near your route: Lake Erie Metropark · Brownstown Sports Center. We're at 27842 W. Warren Ave, Westland, MI 48185, with free parking at the door.
- Monday – Friday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- SundayClosed
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FAQ
Selling walking liberty half dollars in Brownstown — answered.
Which Walking Liberty halves are worth the most?+
1916–1921 issues, particularly 1921, 1921-D and 1921-S, plus any coin in high uncirculated grade. Later 1940s dates are mostly silver-value coins.
Do you buy Franklin and Kennedy halves too?+
Yes — Franklins (1948–63) and pre-1965 Kennedys are also 90% silver, and 1965–70 Kennedys are 40%.
Can I sell just part of my collection?+
Of course. We'll go through it with you and you sell only what you choose.
Is there a place to sell walking liberty half dollars in Brownstown?+
Westland Exchange is the closest full-service buyer to Brownstown — about 25 minutes away at 27842 W. Warren Ave, Westland. Bring your walking liberty half dollars and a valid photo ID and we'll appraise it for free and pay cash on the spot.
How far is Westland Exchange from Brownstown?+
About 17 miles, roughly 25 minutes. Take I-75 north to Southfield Fwy, north to Warren Ave, then west.
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27842 W. Warren Ave, Westland, MI 48185 · Walk-ins welcome