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½ Dollar First Flight Centennial
2003 year| Copper-nickel clad copper | 11.34 g | 30.61 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| Value | ½ Dollar = 50 Cents (½ USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad copper |
| Weight | 11.34 g |
| Diameter | 30.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#44904 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 48% |
Reverse
The Wright 1903 Flyer making its historic first powered manned flight. Orville Wright is aboard the Flyer with Wilbur on the ground below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS
UNUM
HALF
DOLLAR
Engraver: Donna Weaver
Designer: Norman E. Nemeth
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The 2003 First Flight Half Dollar rounded out the offerings related to the First Flight Centennial Commemorative Coin Program, which also included a silver dollar and $10 gold coin. These three coins were the only commemoratives dated 2003, available for sale from August 1, 2003, to July 31, 2004.The First Flight Half Dollars had a maximum authorized mintage of 750,000 across all options, but only managed to sell a fraction of this amount. Despite having one of the lowest mintages for a modern commemorative half dollar, the coins do not carry a significant premium. The proof and uncirculated versions were both produced at the Philadelphia Mint and offered for sale individually.
2003-P Uncirculated First Flight Half Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $9.75
Regular Price: $10.75
Final Mintage: 57,122
2003-P Proof First Flight Half Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $12.50
Regular Price: $13.50
Final Mintage: 109,710
Interesting fact
The 2003 First Flight Centennial half dollar features a unique design that showcases the Wright brothers' historic flight. The coin's reverse depicts a representation of the Wright brothers' airplane, the Wright Flyer, in flight, with the inscription "First Flight Centennial" above it. This design was created by sculptor-engraver Don Everhart.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 P | 109710 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Dollar (First Flight Centennial) 2003 coin.
