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PCGS Number: 9320 Coin Date: 1918 Denomination (Short): 50c Denomination (Long): Half dollar Variety: Lincoln - Illinois Desg: MS Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper Mintage: 100,058 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Classic Commemorative Coinage Years: 1892-1954 Mint Location: Philadelphia Diameter: 30.6 Fineness: 0.9 Weight (Grams): 12.5 Weight (Ounces): 0.475 Designer: George T. Morgan, J.R. Sinnock Edge: Reeded General Notes:
The Illinois centennial half dollar is also commonly known as the Lincoln half dollar. Despite being one of the earlier commemoratives, it is one of the more widely available pieces, as more than 100,000 were made and many examples were saved.
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Designed by George T. Morgan and John R. Sinnock, the Lincoln commemorative was originally sold for $1 each. These pieces are commonly found in the grades of MS62-65, though MS66s can be found with great frequency in the marketplace and MS67s are scarce but are available. MS68s, however, are quite rare. PCGS #: 9320 NGC ID: BYGU
