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Fri 18th Oct 2019: 123456

A collection of American half dollars and doubles to the collection of commemorative half dollars. 1810 1859 1901 ( coin brooch) 1944 and eight commemorative half dollars (12) coins total.

A collection of American half dollars and doubles to the collection of commemorative half dollars. 1810 1859 1901 ( coin brooch) 1944 and eight commemorative half dollars (12) coins total.

Lot number: 129

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A rare American Isabella Quarter Dollar coin. Possibly MS60 grade or above. Note. The Isabella quarter or Columbian Exposition quarter was a United States commemorative coin struck in 1893. Congress authorized the piece at the request of the Board of Lady Managers of the World's Columbian Exposition. The quarter depicts the Spanish queen Isabella I of Castile, who sponsored Columbus's voyages to the New World. It was designed by Bureau of the Mint Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber, and is the only U.S. commemorative of that denomination that was not intended for circulation.

A rare American Isabella Quarter Dollar coin. Possibly MS60 grade or above. Note. The Isabella quarter or Columbian Exposition quarter was a United States commemorative coin struck in 1893. Congress authorized the piece at the request of the Board of Lady Managers of the World's Columbian Exposition. The quarter depicts the Spanish queen Isabella I of Castile, who sponsored Columbus's voyages to the New World. It was designed by Bureau of the Mint Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber, and is the only U.S. commemorative of that denomination that was not intended for circulation.

Lot number: 130

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A rare American Lafayette Dollar 1900 possibly MS60 grade or above. Note. The Lafayette dollar was a silver coin issued as part of the United States' participation in the Paris World's Fair of 1900. Depicting Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette with George Washington, and designed by Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber, it was the only U.S. silver dollar commemorative prior to 1983, and the first U.S. coin to depict American citizens.

A rare American Lafayette Dollar 1900 possibly MS60 grade or above. Note. The Lafayette dollar was a silver coin issued as part of the United States' participation in the Paris World's Fair of 1900. Depicting Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette with George Washington, and designed by Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber, it was the only U.S. silver dollar commemorative prior to 1983, and the first U.S. coin to depict American citizens.

Lot number: 131

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An Extremely rare American 1922 Grant with a star commemorative half dollar. Note. Grant Memorial dollar with star (above the "n" in "Grant") The Grant Memorial coinage is a silver half dollar struck by the United States Bureau of the Mint in 1922 in honor of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Ulysses S. Grant, a leading Union general during the American Civil War and later the 18th president of the United States. The two coins are identical in design and were sculpted by Laura Gardin Fraser. Only 5000 were struck with the star and many where melted during the American financial depression.

An Extremely rare American 1922 Grant with a star commemorative half dollar. Note. Grant Memorial dollar with star (above the "n" in "Grant") The Grant Memorial coinage is a silver half dollar struck by the United States Bureau of the Mint in 1922 in honor of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Ulysses S. Grant, a leading Union general during the American Civil War and later the 18th president of the United States. The two coins are identical in design and were sculpted by Laura Gardin Fraser. Only 5000 were struck with the star and many where melted during the American financial depression.

Lot number: 132

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An Extremely rare 1928 Hawaiian Sesquicentennial American commemorative half dollar designed by Juliette May Fraser and Chester Beach. Note..The Hawaii Sesquicentennial half dollar was struck in 1928 by the United States Bureau of the Mint in honor of the 150th anniversary of Captain James Cook's landing in Hawaii, the first European to reach there. The coin depicts Captain Cook on the obverse and a Hawaiian chieftain on the reverse. Only 10,000 were struck for the public.

An Extremely rare 1928 Hawaiian Sesquicentennial American commemorative half dollar designed by Juliette May Fraser and Chester Beach. Note..The Hawaii Sesquicentennial half dollar was struck in 1928 by the United States Bureau of the Mint in honor of the 150th anniversary of Captain James Cook's landing in Hawaii, the first European to reach there. The coin depicts Captain Cook on the obverse and a Hawaiian chieftain on the reverse. Only 10,000 were struck for the public.

Lot number: 133

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A rare American 1921 half dollar commemorative coin Alabama Centennial 2x2. designed by Laura G Fraser. and 1921 Alabama half dollar. (2) Note. This coin was first began minted on October 21st, 1921, and included a special notation, 2X2, in the right obverse field. This notation had dual meanings. Alabama was the 22nd state admitted to the union, and the X was to represent St. Andrew’s cross from the state flag (as well as that of the Confederacy.) However, this design element was removed from the master dies after the first run of 6,006 pieces, Coins without 2x2 where approximately minted at 50,000.

A rare American 1921 half dollar commemorative coin Alabama Centennial 2x2. designed by Laura G Fraser. and 1921 Alabama half dollar. (2) Note. This coin was first began minted on October 21st, 1921, and included a special notation, 2X2, in the right obverse field. This notation had dual meanings. Alabama was the 22nd state admitted to the union, and the X was to represent St. Andrew’s cross from the state flag (as well as that of the Confederacy.) However, this design element was removed from the master dies after the first run of 6,006 pieces, Coins without 2x2 where approximately minted at 50,000.

Lot number: 134

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An American commemorative half dollar 1936 Albany. Designed by Gertrude K Lathrop. Note. The United States Congress authorized on June 16, 1936, the minting of 25,000 half dollar coins celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Dongan Charter. These were legal tender, though few actually ever circulated. The Albany Dongan Charter Coin Committee was established to approve the design and chose Gertrude Lathrop, an Albany native, to create a design. Lathrop she would also go on to design the New Rochelle commemorative coin. All 25,013 coins were minted at the Philadelphia Mint.

An American commemorative half dollar 1936 Albany. Designed by Gertrude K Lathrop. Note. The United States Congress authorized on June 16, 1936, the minting of 25,000 half dollar coins celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Dongan Charter. These were legal tender, though few actually ever circulated. The Albany Dongan Charter Coin Committee was established to approve the design and chose Gertrude Lathrop, an Albany native, to create a design. Lathrop she would also go on to design the New Rochelle commemorative coin. All 25,013 coins were minted at the Philadelphia Mint.

Lot number: 135

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An American 1937 Battle of Antietam 75th Anniversary half dollar commemorative coin. Designed by William M Simpson. Notes.Similar to the Delaware Tercentenary half dollar, the reason for minting the commemorative was by the historical significance of the coin's subject rather than for profit as was the case with many contemporary commemorative coins. Both Washington County Historical Society of Hagerstown, Maryland, as well as the Antietam Celebration Commission had called for the minting of a commemorative coin to mark 75th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam. The bill authorizing coin passed on June 24th and set a minimum of 50,000

An American 1937 Battle of Antietam 75th Anniversary half dollar commemorative coin. Designed by William M Simpson. Notes.Similar to the Delaware Tercentenary half dollar, the reason for minting the commemorative was by the historical significance of the coin's subject rather than for profit as was the case with many contemporary commemorative coins. Both Washington County Historical Society of Hagerstown, Maryland, as well as the Antietam Celebration Commission had called for the minting of a commemorative coin to mark 75th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam. The bill authorizing coin passed on June 24th and set a minimum of 50,000

Lot number: 137

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A set of American commemorative half dollars Arkansas Centennial. Designed by Henry Kreiss. A set of 15 coins 1935-1939 S-P-D. (15) fifteen coins.

A set of American commemorative half dollars Arkansas Centennial. Designed by Henry Kreiss. A set of 15 coins 1935-1939 S-P-D. (15) fifteen coins.

Lot number: 138

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An American commemorative coin set of half dollars Booker T Washington.Designed by Isaac.S. Hathaway. 1946-1951. 18 coins total.

An American commemorative coin set of half dollars Booker T Washington.Designed by Isaac.S. Hathaway. 1946-1951. 18 coins total.

Lot number: 139

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Two American commemorative half dollars. The 1936 Bay Bridge and Bridgeport centennial 1936. (2) two coins.

Two American commemorative half dollars. The 1936 Bay Bridge and Bridgeport centennial 1936. (2) two coins.

Lot number: 140

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A set of American commemorative half dollar coins Daniel Boone 1934-P-D-S to 1938. (16) sixteen coins. NoteThe Daniel Boone Bicentennial half dollar was designed by Henry Augustus Lukeman and minted during the 1934, commemorating the 200th birthday of frontiersman Daniel Boone.

A set of American commemorative half dollar coins Daniel Boone 1934-P-D-S to 1938. (16) sixteen coins. NoteThe Daniel Boone Bicentennial half dollar was designed by Henry Augustus Lukeman and minted during the 1934, commemorating the 200th birthday of frontiersman Daniel Boone.

Lot number: 142

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Two American commemorative half dollar coins. The California Diamond Jubilee. Designed by Jo Mora. and 1936 Cleveland Great Lakes Exposition (2)

Two American commemorative half dollar coins. The California Diamond Jubilee. Designed by Jo Mora. and 1936 Cleveland Great Lakes Exposition (2)

Lot number: 143

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Three American commemorative half dollar coins. Cincinnati Music Center. Designed by Constance Ortmayer. 1936 P-D-S. Note.The Cincinnati Musical Center half dollar or Cincinnati Music Center half dollar is a commemorative 50-cent piece struck by the United States Bureau of the Mint in 1936. Produced with the stated purpose of commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of Cincinnati, Ohio, as a center of music, it was conceived by Thomas G. Melish, a coin enthusiast who controlled the group which was allowed to buy the entire issue from the government, and who resold the pieces at high prices.

Three American commemorative half dollar coins. Cincinnati Music Center. Designed by Constance Ortmayer. 1936 P-D-S. Note.The Cincinnati Musical Center half dollar or Cincinnati Music Center half dollar is a commemorative 50-cent piece struck by the United States Bureau of the Mint in 1936. Produced with the stated purpose of commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of Cincinnati, Ohio, as a center of music, it was conceived by Thomas G. Melish, a coin enthusiast who controlled the group which was allowed to buy the entire issue from the government, and who resold the pieces at high prices.

Lot number: 144

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Three American commemorative half dollar coins. Columbia 1936-P-D-S. (3) Three coins. Note.The city of Columbia was founded in 1786 in central South Carolina. This site was chosen as a deliberate alternative to the previous capital at Charleston, which was considered vulnerable to assault from the sea. In celebration of the city’s 150th anniversary in 1936, the Columbia Sesquicentennial Commission sought to strike commemorative coins. The Act of March 18th, 1936 authorized the striking of up to 25,000 half dollars at “the mints;” verbiage which allowed for 3-coin sets to be issued

Three American commemorative half dollar coins. Columbia 1936-P-D-S. (3) Three coins. Note.The city of Columbia was founded in 1786 in central South Carolina. This site was chosen as a deliberate alternative to the previous capital at Charleston, which was considered vulnerable to assault from the sea. In celebration of the city’s 150th anniversary in 1936, the Columbia Sesquicentennial Commission sought to strike commemorative coins. The Act of March 18th, 1936 authorized the striking of up to 25,000 half dollars at “the mints;” verbiage which allowed for 3-coin sets to be issued

Lot number: 145

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Two 19th century American commemorative half dollar coins. 1892 and 1893 Columbia Expo. (2) Note. The 1892 and 1893 Columbian half dollars were the first commemorative coins issued by the United States. They were coined to commemorate the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This event, also known as the Chicago World's Fair, was to be held in 1892.

Two 19th century American commemorative half dollar coins. 1892 and 1893 Columbia Expo. (2) Note. The 1892 and 1893 Columbian half dollars were the first commemorative coins issued by the United States. They were coined to commemorate the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This event, also known as the Chicago World's Fair, was to be held in 1892.

Lot number: 146

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