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In 1926 an international fair was held to honor the 150th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Funds were needed to hold this fair, so the U.S. Mint issued this stunning one of a kind half dollar and a $2.5 gold coin to raise the money. There were only 141,120 of these special half dollars ever minted, and today these coins are extremely rare. Order the 1926 Sesquicentennial Half Dollar in Almost Uncirculated condition online from Bullion Shark!
These 1926 Sesquicentennial Half Dollars feature portraits of Calvin Coolidge and George Washington on the obverse, and a stunning depiction of the Liberty Bell on the reverse. Calvin Coolidge was the only living President to appear on a U.S. coin, and the first 1926 Sesquicentennial Half Dollar ever minted was presented to Coolidge during the 1926 Sesquicentennial International Exposition.
The 1926 Sesquicentennial Half Dollar is an amazing addition to any rare coin condition. These coins had a very limited mintage and were never minted again, making them valuable collectibles today. These coins were struck with very shallow dies which caused many of them to be weakly struck and not show much detail. The coins we’re offering have been hand selected as the best preserved pieces that stand out among the rest, thes best examples of the 1926 Sesquicentennial Half Dollar. Only a few of these rare coins still exist in stunning almost uncirculated condition, and these are guaranteed to be the best of the best. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to collect one of the most unique American Half Dollars before they sell out!
Why Collect The 1926 Sesquicentennial Half Dollar AU?
- Almost Uncirculated (AU) condition.
- Only 141,120 coins struck.
- Minted for the 1926 Sesquicentennial International Exposition.
- Rare to find these coins with strong details as they were weakly struck.
1926 Sesquicentennial Half Dollar Coin Details
Designer: John Frederick Lewis
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 30.60 millimeters
Weight: 12.50 grams
Mintage: 141,120
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
1926 Sesquicentennial Half Dollar Value
A 1926 Sesquicentennial Half Dollar MS66 sold at auction for $43,125 on 7/31/2009
The 1926 Sesquicentennial Half Dollar holds significant historical and numismatic value. Issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of American independence, this coin is prized for its intricate design and rarity. Its obverse features a powerful image of George Washington and Calvin Coolidge, while the reverse showcases a stunning depiction of the Liberty Bell. These coins were minted to fund the 1926 Sesquicentennial International Exposition and are very rare to find in good condition today.
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