USA ½ dollar Generals Arnold Bradley 2013

USA, Denver
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Rarity

Rare

Attributes of Coins

RegionUSA
Denomination½ dollar
Krause numberKM# 554
Mintage35,813
MetalCopper-Nickel plated Copper
diameter30.61 mm
weight11.34 g
Obverse:
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Great people
2013
HENRY "HAP" ARNOLD
IN GOD WE TRUST
LIBERTY
OMAR N. BRADLEY
Reverse:
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Coat of arms
E PLURIBUS UNUM
HALF DOLLAR
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Introduction of Coins

The military is clearly a very popular choice for commemorative coin issues as the 5-Star Generals commemorative coins were the sixth series since 2010 honoring the military. However, it is clear the public wasn't interested as sales were not very swift. The program included clad half dollars, silver dollars, and $5 gold coins, which only sold 11%, 20%, and 21% of their maximum mintages respectively.   However, the program still managed to raise over $2 million for the United States Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC). This school is nation's oldest and largest military staff colleges. All five of the 5-Star generals honored on the three coinage issues either taught at or attended the CGSC.Read More