Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Illinois’ statehood is the 1918 Illinois Centennial Half Dollar. This coin was the first commemorative coin to sell its full authorized mintage, which in this case was a miniscule 100,058. Abraham Lincoln, nicknamed the “son of Illinois, ” was an imperative figure in the admission of Illinois into the union. He also spent most of his professional life in Illinois prior to his presidency, as depicted on the bicentennial Lincoln Cent titled Professional Years. The obverse of this half dollar depicts a portrait of Abraham Lincoln which was created specifically for this coin, adding to its already immense popularity. The inscriptions on this half dollar read “Centennial State of Illinois, ” “In God We Trust, ” “Liberty, ” and 1918. The reverse was designed after the Illinois State Seal, depicting an eagle with one talon on a shield, and a ribbon in its beak. Today, the 1918 Illinois Centennial “Lincoln” Half Dollar represents one of the most popular classic commemorative coins ever minted! Lynnwood Antiques does not grade coins, currency, medals/medallions. Any Existing grades presented are offered by third party grading services, if accompanying any particular coins, currency or medals/medallions, are presented for informational purposes only and subsequent feedback from future grading authorities may or may not coincide with the information provided. Buyers have been made aware to review pictures so that an informed decision can be made prior to sale. See E-Bay for details. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins: US\Commemorative\Silver (1892-1954)”. The seller is “lynnwood-30″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Unknown
- Denomination: 50C
- Composition: Silver
- Year: 1918
- Fineness: 0.5
- Strike Type: Business
- Features: Commemorative
- Mint Location: Philadelphia
- Grade: Ungraded
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Variety: Lincoln-Illinois
- Certification: Uncertified
