USA ½ dollar 100th Anniversary-Statue of Liberty 1986
USA, Denver
Rarity
Uncommon
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ½ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 212 |
| Mintage | 928,008 |
| Metal | Copper-Nickel plated Copper |
| thickness | 2.15 mm |
| diameter | 30.61 mm |
| weight | 11.34 g |
Obverse:
Sculpture
Creators:
Edgar Z. Steever
1986
IN GOD WE TRUST
LIBERTY
Reverse:
Anniversary
People
Creators:
Sherl Joseph Winter (JW)
A NATION OF IMMIGRANTS
E PLURIBUS UNUM
HALF DOLLAR
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
The 1986 Statue of Liberty Half Dollar was one of three commemorative coins issued to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Statue of Liberty. The other two coins included a silver dollar and $5 gold piece. Notably, the half dollar was the first commemorative coin for this denomination struck in the copper-nickel clad composition. The half-dollar coins were sold individually or in two coin Sets including the silver dollar, three-coin Sets including the silver dollar and $5 gold coin, or six-coin sets, including proof and uncirculated versions of each coin. Since the coins did not contain precious metals content, the pricing was the lowest for the program at $5 or $6.50 for uncirculated and proof versions during a “pre-issue” period. The regular pricing was $6 or $7.50. The total mintage exceeded 7 million pieces.Read More
