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1922 Grant Memorial Half dollar MS without Star Values
Details
The 1922 Grant half dollar is one of the earlier silver entries in the United States commemorative series and is also one of the most popular of all issues from the traditional commemorative issue. The coin, designed by Laura Gardin Fraser, honors the 100th birth anniversary of American soldier and 18th president Ulysses S. Grant in 1822.
Distributed in large numbers, the Grant half dollar is common in the circulated and lower Mint State grades but quite scarce in Gem condition. This is largely due to relatively few examples being saved early on; many larger-denomination commemorative coins predating the Great Depression were spent when times became tough. While scarce, MS65s and MS66s can be had for a price, though pieces grading MS67 or higher are rare.
Basic Information
GSID:
10311
Coin Date:
1922
Denomination:
50c / Half dollar
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
67,405
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1892-1954
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Grant Memorial
Variety 2:
without Star
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
12.5 gr
Weight:
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3617 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30.6 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Laura Gardin Fraser
Obverse Designer:
Laura Gardin Fraser
Reverse Designer:
Laura Gardin Fraser
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