The 1944-D Liberty Walking half dollars were struck at the Denver Mint during an eventful year of World War II, which included the D Day invasion of Europe and MacArthur`s drive through the Pacific Islands back to the Philippines. The 1944-D half dollars, struck in 90% fine silver, were precious pocket change during the lean years of the Second World War. At home and abroad, Americans did without, so that the fighting forces could have what they needed for victory.