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PCGS Number: 9326 Coin Date: 1920 Denomination (Short): 50c Denomination (Long): Half dollar Variety: Maine Desg: MS Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper Mintage: 50,028 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: Anthony de Francisci Edge: Reeded General Notes:
The 100th anniversary of Maine's statehood inspired the creation of a commemorative half dollar. The 1920 Maine half dollar is one of the earlier issues of the classic commemorative series that ran from 1892 through 1954, and it saw a fairly high mintage of more than 50,000 pieces. They were designed by Harry C. Cochrane and sold for $1 apiece.
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The majority of known specimens are found in uncirculated grades, with the bulk grading between MS63-65, while MS66s are quite scarce but can be had for a price. Meanwhile, MS67s are very rare. Many show great strike and are quite lustrous, but buyers need to be careful with scratches and other imperfections. PCGS #: 9326 NGC ID: BYGY
