1915 S Panama-Pacific Exposition Silver Half Dollar Commemorative Coin. This coin may have been cleaned at one time. We grade this coin as AU Almost Uncirculated. The Panama-Pacific Exposition Half Dollar was issued in 1915 to commemorate the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. The Exposition was held in San Francisco and celebrated the successful completion of the Panama Canal. This was the first commemorative coin to carry the motto IN GOD WE TRUST. The obverse design features Columbia scattering fruits and flowers. She has a cornucopia, or horn of plenty, to signify the boundless resources of the West. In the background is the Golden Gate, illuminated by the rays of setting sun. The reverse features the Shield of the United States surmounted by the American eagle. The Shield is supported on one side by a branch of oak, the emblem of strength, and on the other side by the olive branch of peace. Obverse Inscriptions: PANAMA-PACIFIC EXPOSITION – 1915. Reverse Inscriptions: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – HALF DOLLAR. IN GOD WE TRUST. Mint and Mint Mark: San Francisco – “S”. Artist Obverse: Designer: Charles E. Artist Reverse: Designer: George T. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins: US\Commemorative\Silver (1892-1954)”. The seller is “wintercoins” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Fineness: .90
- Certification: Uncertified
- Strike Type: Business
- Mint Location: Philadelphia
- Grade: Ungraded
- Type: Commemorative
- Year: 1915
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
- Composition: Silver
- Denomination: 50C
