USA ½ dollar Madison 1993
USA, West Point
Rarity
Scarce
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ½ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 240 |
| Mintage | 173,224 |
| Metal | Silver 0.900 |
| thickness | 2.2 mm |
| diameter | 30.6 mm |
| weight | 12.5 g |
Obverse:
Constructions
Great people
Creators:
James T. Ferrell
FATHER OF THE BILL OF RIGHTS
IN GOD WE TRUST
JAMES MADISON
LIBERTY
Reverse:
Symbols
Creators:
Dean McMullen (DEM)
HALF DOLLAR
OUR BASIC FREEDOMS
THE BILL OF RIGHTS
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
The 1993 Bill of Rights Half Dollar was one of three coins issued to honor James Madison and the Bill of Rights. The half dollar was struck in a composition of 90% silver, which was not typical for commemorative half dollars. In 1982, the George Washington Half Dollar had been struck in silver, but all subsequent half dollars had been struck in a clad composition. The American Numismatic Association marked the edge of 9,656 of the 1993 Bill of Rights Half Dollars with the initials of the Madison Foundation and a serial number as a special promotion. The 1993 Bill of Rights Commemorative Half Dollars were available in proof version struck at the San Francisco Mint and uncirculated version struck at the West point Mint. The coins were sold individually, as well as incorporated within proof or uncirculated two-coin and three-coin sets and a comprehensive six-coin set. Three special limited edition packaging options were also offered. A Young Collectors Set contained the half dollar in packaging targeted towards younger collectors. A Coin and Medal Set contained the half dollar along with the James Madison Medal. Finally, the Bill of Rights Commemorative Coin and Stamp Set contained the half dollar and a commemorative stamp, representing the first time that a commemorative coin and stamp were offered together as a set. Each of these products was limited to 50,000 units. The US Mint also offered the Half Dollar and the $5 Gold coin on a key chain and on another series a money clip. The Half Dollar Bill of Rights key chain had a final sale of 60. These token items were very short-lived.Read More
