Classic Commemorative Coins
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1892 Columbian Expo Columbian Exposition Half Dollar - Very Fine or Better - You will receive a circulated example of this TYPE of 1892 commemorative VF or Better. |
$25.00 |
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1893 50 Cent Columbian Expo Choice About Uncirculated - Columbian Exposition Half Dollar - Mintage of 1,550,405 |
$40.00 |
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1893 Columbian Expo PCI MS 62 Green Holder - Nice luster on this Columbian Exposition Half Dollar. Mintage of 1,550,405 |
$60.00 |
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1893 Columbian Expo Columbian Exposition Half Dollar - Very Fine or better. Mintage of 1,550,405 |
$20.00 |
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1893 Columbian Expo. Isabella Quarter PCI About Uncirculated 50 Cleaned - Columbian Exposition Isabella Quarter - Nice AU details with hairlines from a old cleaning. These souvenir quarters were sold for $1.00 at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. The obverse has the crowned bust of Queen Isabella of Spain. The reverse a kneeling woman with distaff and spindle is emblematic of women's industry. Low Mintage of Only 24,214 |
$275.00 |
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1893 Isabella Quarter Columbian Expo PCGS About Uncirculated 58 - Columbian Exposition Isabella Quarter - Attractive clean surfaces with nice mint luster and a touch of peripheral toning. These souvenir quarters were sold for $1.00 at the World's Columbian Exposition. The obverse has the crowned bust of Queen Isabella of Spain. The kneeling woman with distaff and spindle is emblematic of women's industry. Low Mintage of Only 24,214 |
$360.00 |
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1900 Lafayette Dollar NGC Uncirculated Details Improperly Cleaned - Lafayette Dollar - If cleaned it was very light. Low mintage of only 36,026 The heads of Washington and Lafayette are on the obverse of this commemorative silver dollar. The reverse has General Lafayette on horseback. This is the first dollar size commemorative and the first US coin to bear a presidents portrait. |
$550.00 |
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1900 Lafayette Dollar Lafayette Dollar - Extremely Fine+ Cleaned at one time. The heads of Washington and Lafayette are on the obverse of this commemorative silver dollar. The reverse has General Lafayette on horseback. This is the first dollar size commemorative and the first US coin to bear a presidents portrait. Very Low mintage of only 36,026 |
$425.00 |
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1915-S Panama Pacific 50c NGC Uncirculated Details Cleaned - Panama Pacific Half Dollar. Nice luster remains on this Low Minted issue. If ever cleaned it was long ago and very light. Celebrating the opening of the Panama Canal. The obverse of this commemorative was designed by Charles E. Barber. The reverse was designed by George T. Morgan. Mintage of only 27,134 |
$445.00 |
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1918 Lincoln Commemorate PCGS MS 64 - To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the admission of Illinois into the union. Well struck example of the Lincoln silver half dollar commemorative. Low mintage of only 100,058 |
$275.00 |
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1920 Maine Centennial PCGS MS64 - Maine Centennial Half Dollar- Great luster and clean surfaces on this Low minted example with only 50,028 made. The arms of the state of Maine appears on the obverse. |
$225.00 |
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1920 Maine Centennial Maine Centennial Half Dollar- Extremely Fine+ The arms of the state of Maine appears on the obverse. Original uncleaned coin with nice mint luster. Low mintage of only 50,028 |
$110.00 |
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1920 Pilgrim Tercentenary PCGS MS 63 - Pilgrim Tercentenary Half Dollar - To commemorate the landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth, Mass. Original uncleaned coin with clean surfaces and great mint luster. Mintage of only 152,112 |
$135.00 |
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1920 Pilgrim Tercentenary Pilgrim Tercentenary Half Dollar - About Uncirculated - To commemorative the landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth, Mass. Nice coin with no problems Low mintage of only 152,112 |
$95.00 |
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1921 Alabama Centennial Alabama Centennial Half Dollar- Extremely Fine+ This commemorative was made to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the admission of Alabama to the Union. The obverse has bust of W.W. Bibb, first governor and T. E. Kirby governor at the time of the centennial. Low mintage of only 16,014 |
$140.00 |
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1921 Alabama Centennial Alabama Centennial Half Dollar- Extremely Fine+ This commemorative was made to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the admission of Alabama to the Union. The obverse has bust of W.W. Bibb, first governor and T. E. Kirby governor at the time of the centennial. Low mintage of only 16,014 |
$140.00 |
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1921 Alabama Centennial 2X2 NGC Uncirculated Details Improperly Cleaned - Nice luster on this Low minted commemorative with 2X2 in obverse field. Only 6,006 made. If ever cleaned maybe a quick dip. Alabama Centennial Half Dollar the 2X2 indicates Alabama as the 22nd state of the union. This commemorative was made to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the admission of Alabama to the Union. The obverse has bust of W.W. Bibb, first governor and T. E. Kirby governor at the time of the centennial. |
$295.00 |
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1921 Alabama Centennial MS-65+ NGC Mint State-65+ This original GEM+ comm. is frosty white at the centers with light peripheral toning. The Alabama Centennial Half Dollar commemorative was made to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the admission of Alabama to the Union. The obverse has bust of W.W. Bibb, first governor and T. E. Kirby governor at the time of the centennial. Low mintage of only 35,000 |
$1,150.00 |
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1921 Missouri Centennial PCGS Uncirculated Details Cleaned - Low minted commemorative with Only 11,400 made. Possibly cleaned long ago with good luster remaining. This commemorative was made to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the admission of Missouri as the 24th state to the Union. The obverse has bust of frontiersman. The reverse has frontiersman and Indian standing between 24 stars. |
$450.00 |
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1922 Grant Memorial Grant Memorial Half Dollar - About Uncirculated - The obverse has been cleaned. The Grant commemorative half was struck as a 100 year souvenir of Ulysses S. Grants birth 1822-1922. The reverse shows the Grant house in Point Pleasant, Ohio where Grant was born. Low mintage of only 67,405 |
$110.00 |
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1922 Grant With Star NGC About Uncirculated Details Cleaned - Grant Memorial Half Dollar With Star in obverse field. An incuse star appeared on the first coins issued. The Grant commemorative half was struck as a 100 year souvenir of Ulysses S. Grants birth 1822-1922. The reverse shows the Grant house in Point Pleasant, Ohio where Grant was born. Extremely Low mintage of only 4,256 |
$925.00 |
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1923-S Monroe Doctrine Centennial Monroe Doctrine Centennial Half Dollar - Extremely Fine- The obverse has bust of James Monroe and Quincy Adams who were associated with the Monroe Doctrine. The reverse represents the western hemisphere with two female figures. Mintage of 274,077 |
$45.00 |
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1924 Huguenot Tercentenary Huguenot-Walloon Tercentenary Half Dollar - About Uncirculated - Commemorating the settling of the Huguenots and the Walloons in the new world. New Netherlands now New York was founded in 1624 by the Dutch.The reverse shows the ship Nieuw Nederland. Mintage of 142,080 |
$125.00 |
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1924 Huguenot Tercentenary Huguenot-Walloon Tercentenary Half Dollar - About Uncirculated - Commemorating the settling of the Huguenots and the Walloons in the new world. New Netherlands now New York was founded in 1624 by the Dutch.The reverse shows the ship Nieuw Nederland. Mintage of 142,080 |
$125.00 |
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1925 Lexington-Concord Sesquicentennial Extremely Fine - Lexington-Concord Sesquicentennial Half Dollar - Luster in protected areas. Two famous battles are commemorated on this coin. Statue of the Minute Man on obverse and the Old Belfry is on the reverse. Mintage of 162,013 |
$65.00 |
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1925 Stone Mountain Memorial Choice About Uncirculated - Very flashy with great luster. Generals Robert E. Lee & Thomas "Stonewall Jackson" mounted on horseback are shown on the obverse.The reverse has a large eagle and "Memorial to the valor of the soldier of the South" Mintage of 1,314,709 |
$70.00 |
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1925 Stone Mountain Memorial NGC Uncirculated Details - Obverse Planchet Flaw - Frosty uncirculated coin with a light planchet streak from about 12:00 to 3:00 on the obverse. Stone Mountain Memorial Half Dollar with Generals Robert E. Lee & Thomas "Stonewall Jackson" mounted on horseback are on obverse.The reverse has a large eagle and "Memorial to the valor of the soldier of the South" |
$120.00 |
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1925-S California Diamond Jubilee About Uncirculated - California Diamond Jubilee Half Dollar - Light hairlines.. Kneeling Forty-Niner on obverse with a walking grizzly bear on the reverse. 75th anniversary of admission of California into the union. Mintage of only 86,394 |
$185.00 |
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1925-S California Diamond Jubilee PCGS Mint State 63 - Flashy mint luster on this California Diamond Jubilee Half Dollar - Kneeling Forty-Niner on obverse with a walking grizzly bear on the reverse. 75th anniversary of admission of California into the union. Mintage of only 86,394 |
$260.00 |
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1926 Sesquicentennial Extremely Fine - Sesquicentennial Half Dollar - Excellent luster remains for the grade. The occasion for this commemorative was the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Mintage of 141,120 |
$70.00 |
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1926 Sesquicentennial Sesquicentennial Half Dollar - About Uncirculated with light hairlines. The occasion for this commemorative was the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Mintage of 141,120 |
$90.00 |
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1926 Sesquicentennial About Uncirculated - Sesquicentennial Half Dollar - The occasion for this commemorative was the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Mintage of 141,120 |
$85.00 |
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1926-S Oregon Trail Memorial PCGS Mint State 63 - Oregon Trail Memorial Half Dollar - Frosty, lustrous uncleaned original surfaces. Struck to commemorate the Oregon Trail and in memory of the many pioneers that died and are buried along its 2000 miles. Mintage of 83,055 |
$245.00 |
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1934 Texas Centennial Uncirculated - Texas Centennial Half Dollar - Original uncleaned coin with nice mint luster. Mintage of only 61,463 |
$150.00 |
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1934 Texas Centennial MS 65 NGC MS 65 - Beautiful clean white radiant GEM. Mintage of 61,463 |
$275.00 |
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1935-S San Diego Exposition PCGS MS-64 - California Pacific International Exposition Half Dollar - The obverse has a seated female with spear and bear at left. The reverse is the observation tower and the State of California building at the exposition. Mintage of 70,132 |
$150.00 |
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1935-S San Diego Exposition California Pacific International Exposition Half Dollar NGC MS-65 - The obverse has a seated female with spear and bear at left. The reverse is the observation tower and the State of California building at the exposition. Mintage of 70,132 |
$180.00 |
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1935-S San Diego Exposition California Pacific International Exposition Half Dollar PCGS MS-65 - The obverse has a seated female with spear and bear at left. The reverse is the observation tower and the State of California building at the exposition. Mintage of 70,132 |
$180.00 |
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1935-S San Diego Exposition California Pacific International Exposition Half Dollar NGC MS-63 - Original lightly toned surfaces. The obverse has a seated female with spear and bear at left. The reverse is the observation tower and the State of California building at the exposition. Mintage of 70,132 |
$130.00 |
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1936 Albany, New York 250th Anniversary PCGS Mint State 64 - Albany, New York - Excellent eye appeal with original lustrous surfaces on this high grade commemorative. 250th anniversary of the granting of a charter to the city of Albany. The reverse shows Governor Thomas Donagan, Peter Schuyler and Robert Livingston . The obverse depicts a beaver with a maple branch. Low mintage of only 17,671 |
$275.00 |
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1936 Arkansas Centennial - Robinson Mint State 60+ Arkansas Centennial - Robinson Half Dollar - Great luster with original clean surfaces. 100th anniversary of the admission of Arkansas to the union. Portrait of Senator J. T. Robinson on the reverse. Low mintage of only 25,265 |
$125.00 |
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1936 Arkansas Centennial - Robinson PCGS MS64 - Arkansas Centennial - Robinson Half Dollar - Great luster with very flashy surfaces. 100th anniversary of the admission of Arkansas to the union. Portrait of Senator J. T. Robinson on the reverse. Low mintage of only 25,265 |
$175.00 |
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1936 Arkansas Centennial - Robinson PCGS MS63 - Arkansas Centennial - Robinson Half Dollar - Early green PCGS holder. Exceptional coin for the grade. 100th anniversary of the admission of Arkansas to the union. Portrait of Senator J. T. Robinson on the reverse. Low mintage of only 25,265 |
$145.00 |
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1936 Bridgeport, Connecticut Centennial PCGS MS-65 - Bridgeport, Connecticut Commemorative Half Dollar - Radiant mint luster on this GEM. Made to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the incorporation of the city of Bridgeport. The obverse depicts the best known citizen of Bridgeport P. T. Barnum. The reverse design shows a beautiful Art Deco eagle. Mintage of only 25,015 |
$295.00 |
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1936 Cleveland Centennial Cleveland Centennial/Great Lakes Exposition Half Dollar - MS-63 Great luster on clean original coin. Authorized in commemoration of the centennial celebration of Cleveland, Ohio, on the occasion of the Great Lakes Exposition. Mintage of only 50,030 |
$110.00 |
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1936 Cleveland Centennial PCGS Mint State 64 - Cleveland Centennial/Great Lakes Exposition Half Dollar - Clean surfaces with excellent luster. Authorized in commemoration of the centennial celebration of Cleveland, Ohio, on the occasion of the Great Lakes Exposition. Mintage of only 50,030 |
$130.00 |
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1936 Delaware Tercentenary PCGS Mint State 65 - Delaware Tercentenary Half Dollar - Radiant mint luster on white GEM surfaces. The reason for this coin was the 300th anniversary of the landing of the Swedes in Delaware. The Swedes sailing ship "Kalmar Nyckel" is shown on the reverse. The Old Swedes Church is on the obverse. Mintage of only 20,993 |
$295.00 |
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1936 Long Island Tercentenary Long Island Tercentenary Half Dollar - About Uncirculated+ Excellent luster with the lightest touch of hairlines. Nice design with a Dutch ship on the reverse. The reason for this coin was the 300th anniversary of the first white settlement on Long Island. Mintage of only 81,826 |
$90.00 |
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1936 Lynchburg Virginia Sesquicentennial NGC Mint State 65 - Original surfaces with great mint luster. - Commemorating the Sesquicentennial of the city of Lynchburg. Portrait of Senator Carter Glass on obverse. Miss Liberty with old Lynchburg courthouse in background on reverse. Low mintage of only 20,013 |
$285.00 |
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1936 Lynchburg Virginia Sesquicentennial NGC Uncirculated Details Cleaned - I really don't see any problems maybe a stray hairline? Nice mint luster. - Commemorating the Sesquicentennial of the city of Lynchburg. Portrait of Senator Carter Glass on obverse. Miss Liberty with old Lynchburg courthouse in background on reverse. Low mintage of only 20,013 |
$195.00 |
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1936 Norfolk, Virginia Bicentennial PCGS Mint State-66 - Norfolk, Virginia Bicentennial Commemorative Half Dollar - White well struck GEM+ Excellent cartwheel mint luster on a very intricate design. Made to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the establishment of the borough of Norfolk. The obverse depicts the Seal of the City of Norfolk with the three masted ship at center. The reverse design shows the Royal Mace of Norfolk. Mintage of only 16,936 |
$450.00 |
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1936 Oregon Trail Memorial About Uncirculated - Oregon Trail Memorial Half Dollar - Nice example of this LOW Mintage Classic. Struck to commemorate the Oregon Trail and in memory of the many pioneers that died and are buried along its 2000 miles. Mintage of only 10,006 |
$180.00 |
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1936 Wisconsin Centennial PCGS MS-63 - Wisconsin Territorial Centennial Half Dollar - Excellent luster and original clean surfaces on this Wisconsin commemorative. In the early flat "Rattler" PCGS holder. The reason for this issue was the 100th anniversary of the Wisconsin Territorial Government. The obverse has the territorial seal which includes a forearm holding a pickaxe over mound of lead ore. The reverse shows a badger on a log, the state emblem and arrows representing the Black Hawk War of 1830's. Low mintage of only 25,015 |
$200.00 |
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1936 York County, Maine Tercentenary PCGS MS-65 - Great luster with clean original surfaces. York County, Maine Tercentenary Half Dollar - 300th anniversary of the founding of York County, Maine. Low mintage of only 25,015 |
$225.00 |
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1936-D Cincinnati PCGS MS-64 - Cincinnati Music Center Half Dollar - Clean near GEM with radiant mint luster. Struck to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Cincinnati as a center of music. The head of Stephen Foster "America's Troubadour". Very LOW mintage of only 5005 |
$425.00 |
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1936-D Columbia South Carolina PCGS Mint State 64 - Columbia South Carolina Sesquicentennial - Flashy original surfaces with a touch of light toning near the rims. Low Minted Denver Mint issue. These halves were authorized to help finance the sesquicentennial celebration of the founding of Columbia in 1786.The obverse bears the figure of Justice with sword and scales. The palmetto tree on the reverse is the state emblem. Mintage of only 8,009 |
$260.00 |
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1936-D Rhode Island Tercentenary PCGS MS-64 - Rhode Island Tercentenary Half Dollar - Bright, white frosty and clean with great luster. The reason for this coin was the 300th anniversary of the founding of Providence Rhode Island. Small mintage of only 15,010 |
$175.00 |
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1936-D San Diego Expo PCGS MS-65+ Clean satiny white GEM. California Pacific International Exposition Half Dollar - The obverse has a seated female with spear and bear at left. The reverse is the observation tower and the State of California building at the exposition. Lower mintage of only 30,092 |
$245.00 |
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1936-S Bay Bridge Commemorative San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge Half Dollar - About Uncirculated+ Excellent luster with a few light hairlines. The opening of the San Francisco Bay Bridge was the occasion for this commemorative.The bridge is shown in great detail on the reverse with a California Grizzly bear on the obverse. Mintage of only 71,424 |
$150.00 |
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1936-S Bay Bridge Commemorative PCGS MS 64 - San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge Half Dollar - Great luster and frosty surfaces. The opening of the San Francisco Bay Bridge was the occasion for this commemorative. The bridge is shown in great detail on the reverse with a California Grizzly bear on the obverse. Mintage of only 71,424 |
$245.00 |
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1936-S Columbia South Carolina PCGS Mint State 63 - Columbia South Carolina Sesquicentennial - Flashy mint luster and clean surfaces on this very Low Minted San Francisco Mint issue. These halves were authorized to help finance the sesquicentennial celebration of the founding of Columbia in 1786.The obverse bears the figure of Justice with sword and scales. The palmetto tree on the reverse is the state emblem. In prior generation PCGS holder. Mintage of only 8,007 |
$240.00 |
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1936-S Rhode Island Tercentenary Providence, Rhode Island Tercentenary Half Dollar - MS-63 Bright, white and clean with great luster. The reason for this coin was the 300th anniversary of the founding of Providence. Small mintage of only 15,011 |
$135.00 |
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1937 Roanoke Commemorative PCGS MS-65 - Roanoke Island, North Carolina - GEM with frosty white surfaces and great mint luster. To commemorate the 350 anniversary of Sir Walter Raleigh's "Lost Colony" and the birth of Virginia Dare, the first white child born in British North America. Obverse has portrait of Sir Walter Raleigh. Reverse represents Ellinor Dare holding the child Virginia. Low mintage of only 29,030 |
$275.00 |
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1937-D Arkansas Centennial NGC MS 64 - Arkansas Centennial - 100th anniversary of the admission of Arkansas in the union. Attractive example with nice luster. Low mintage of only 5,505 |
$175.00 |
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1938 New Rochelle, New York Commemorative PCGS MS64 - New Rochelle, New York Half Dollar - Original uncleaned example with exception mint luster. The reason for this coin was the 250th anniversary of the founding of New Rochelle in 1688 by French Huguenots. LOW Mintage of only 15,266 |
$325.00 |
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1946 Iowa Centennial PCGS Mint State 65 - Lustrous surfaces with a light golden tone. Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Iowa's statehood. Mintage of 100,057 |
$150.00 |
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1946 Iowa Centennial MS-67 PCGS MS 67 - An original Superb Gem with white obverse and light gold toning on reverse. Fully struck with blazing luster. Commemorating 100th anniversary of Iowa's statehood. Mintage of 100,057 |
$275.00 |
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1946-1951 "Booker T. Washington Commemorative Booker T. Washington Half Dollar - Circulated - You will receive a Very Fine or Better example of this TYPE of . |
$20.00 |
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1952 Carver/Washington Commemorative Carver-Washington Half Dollar - Brilliant Uncirculated - Nice 50+ year old Mint State Commemorative. Mintage of 2,006,292 |
$40.00 |
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1953-S Carver/Washington Commemorative Carver-Washington Half Dollar - Uncirculated with light original toning. Nice 50+ year old Commemorative. Mintage of 88,020 |
$40.00 |
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