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½ Dollar Lexington-Concord Sesquicentennial
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#29194 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 32% |
Reverse
The Old Belfry at Lexington, Massachusetts
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LEXINGTON-CONCORD SESQUICENTENNIAL
OLD BELFRY, LEXINGTON
1775-1925
Engraver: Chester Beach
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Another celebrated issue of the early commemorative series is the 1925 Lexington Concord Sesquicentennial Half Dollar. This coin was issued to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord, which began the American Revolutionary War.The Lexington and Concord Half Dollars carried an authorized mintage of 300,000 coins. The Philadelphia Mint produced 162,099 coins which were nearly entirely sold. The distribution took place through local banks, with a vast number sold to the local communities and even more sold throughout New England. Wider demand was a result of the true historical significance of the commemorative issue.
Authorization: Public Law 68-43
Maximum Authorized Mintage: 300,000
The coins were packaged in small wooden boxes, which featured images from the obverse and reverse of the Lexington and Concord Sesquicentennial Half Dollar, and originally sold for $1 each.
The Minuteman Statue in Concord, Massachusetts.
The Old Belfry in Lexington, Massachusetts
Interesting fact
The Lexington-Concord Sesquicentennial half dollar, minted in 1925, was the first commemorative coin to feature a historical event rather than a person or a landmark. It was designed by sculptor Chester Beach and features an image of a Minuteman on one side and a depiction of the Old North Bridge on the other. The coin was produced to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord, which marked the beginning of the American Revolution.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 P | 162013 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Dollar (Lexington-Concord Sesquicentennial) 1925 coin.
