½ Dollar Bill Of Rights
1993 year| Silver (.900) | 12.5 g | 30.61 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1993 |
| Value | ½ Dollar = 50 Cents (½ USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 30.61 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#21202 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 25% |
Reverse
The torch of the Statue of Liberty.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS UNUM
THE
BILL OF
RIGHTS
★
OUR
BASIC
FREEDOMS
★
HALF DOLLAR
Translation:
United States of America
Out of Many, One
The Bill of Rights
Our Basic Freedoms
Half Dollar
Engraver: Dean McMullen
Edge
Reeded
Comment
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.
1993-W Uncirculated Bill of Rights Half Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $9.75
Regular Price: $11.50
Final Mintage: 193,364
1993-S Proof Bill of Rights Half Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $12.50
Regular Price: $13.50
Final Mintage: 586,315
Interesting fact
The 1993 United States Bill of Rights 1/2 dollar coin is interesting because it was minted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the drafting of the Bill of Rights, which was a landmark moment in American history. The coin's design features an image of a quill pen and parchment, symbolizing the drafting of the document, and the inscription "Bill of Rights 1791-1991" on the reverse side. Additionally, the coin was made of silver (.900) and weighs 12.5 grams, making it a unique and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 S | 586315 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1993 W | 193364 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Dollar (Bill Of Rights) 1993 coin.
