© PCGS
© PCGS
½ Dollar Negro Leagues Baseball
2022 year| Nickel clad copper (8.33% nickel, balance copper) | 11.34 g | 30.60 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2022 |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Nickel clad copper (8.33% nickel, balance copper) |
| Weight | 11.34 g |
| Diameter | 30.60 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#315924 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
A group of five Negro Leagues Baseball players.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM
HALF DOLLAR
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
JK PH
Translation: Out of many, one
Engraver: Phebe Hemphill
Designer: Justin Kunz
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Negro National League was formed in 1920 in Kansas City, Missouri in response to African American baseball players being banned from the major leagues. Other leagues formed across the country. The leagues changed not only the game of baseball, but also the United States.Surcharges in the amount of $5 for each half dollar sold were authorized to be paid to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum for educational and outreach programs and exhibits.
Interesting fact
The Negro Leagues Baseball ½ Dollar coin, released in 2022, features a unique design that honors the history and legacy of African American baseball players. The coin's obverse (front) side showcases a portrait of a Negro Leagues player in action, while the reverse (back) side features a depiction of a vintage baseball stadium. The coin's design is the work of artist and sculptor, Justin Kunz, who aimed to capture the spirit and essence of the Negro Leagues and its impact on American sports history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 D | 9784 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2022 S | 22836 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Dollar (Negro Leagues Baseball) 2022 coin.
