½ Dollar California Diamond Jubilee
1925 year| Silver (.900) | 12.5 g | 30.61 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1925 |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 30.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#28873 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 45% |
Reverse
An image of a grizzly bear, which comes from the state emblem of California.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
E·PLURIBUS·UNUM
·UNITED·STATES·
OF·AMERICA
HALF DOLLAR
Engraver: Joseph Mora
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The 1925 California Diamond Jubilee Half Dollar is one of the collector favorites amongst early commemorative coins. The issue was authorized to mark the 75th anniversary of California’s statehood and featured imagery recalling the famous gold rush.
Authorization was provided to strike up to 300,000 coins. Production took place at the San Francisco Mint, where 150,000 coins were produced. Distribution was handled by the San Francisco Citizens’ Committee with an issuance price of $1 per coin, which had become standard for commemorative half dollar issues. Coins which remained unsold were returned to the mint for melting, resulting in a net distribution of 86,594.
Authorization: Public Law 68-452
Maximum Authorized Mintage: 300,000
Interesting fact
The California Diamond Jubilee half dollar, minted in 1925, was the first commemorative coin to feature a natural person, in this case, a portrait of California's pioneer and philanthropist, Sarah Royce.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 S | 150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Dollar (California Diamond Jubilee) 1925 coin.
