The 100th anniversary of Maine's statehood inspired the creation of a commemorative half dollar. The 1920 Maine half dollar is one of the earlier issues of the classic commemorative series that ran from 1892 through 1954, and it saw a fairly high mintage of more than 50,000 pieces. They were designed by Harry C. Cochrane and sold for $1 apiece. <BR><BR> The majority of known specimens are found in uncirculated grades, with the bulk grading between MS63-65, while MS66s are quite scarce but can be had for a price. Meanwhile, MS67s are very rare. Many show great strike and are quite lustrous, but buyers need to be careful with scratches and other imperfections.
Country | United States of America |
Year | 1920 |
Serie | Silver Commemoratives |
Denomination | 50c |
Mint | Philadelphia |
coinage-type | Classic Commemorative |
desg | MS |
designer | Anthony de Francisci |
diameter | 30.6 |
edge | Reeded |
fineness | 0.9 |
material | 90% silver; 10% copper |
mintage | 50,028 |
ngc-id | BYGY |
pcgs-link | 9326 |
pcgs-number | 9326 |
variety | Maine |
weight-grams | 12.5 |
weight-ounces | 0.36169 |
year-display | 1892-1954 |