1982 S 900 Coin Silver Proof George Washington 250th Anniversary 1/2 Dollar 90%

Description: 1982 S George Washington Proof Half Dollar. This is the proof version that was minted in San Francisco. The obverse has an image of George Washington on a horse with the lettering: "250TH ANNIVERSARY OF BIRTH." The reverse features Mount Vernon. Excellent condition with a small spot of discoloration from age/storage on the reverse. The coin is 90% solid silver (900 coin silver) and weighs 12.5 grams. Details from Numista: "The 1982 George Washington Commemorative Half Dollar marked the beginning of the modern commemorative coin era. The coin was issued to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of George Washington. The coin was designed by Elizabeth Jones, who was serving as the chief sculptor and engraver of the United States Mint at the time the coin was issued.Coins were struck in 90% silver and represented the first 90% silver coins to be produced by the United States Mint since 1964. Proof and uncirculated versions were issued, with proof coins struck at the San Francisco Mint and the uncirculated coins struck at the Denver Mint. A maximum authorized mintage of 10 million coins was established by law. The coins were initially sold at a discount during a “pre-issue” period before regular prices went into effect.Unlike most subsequent modern commemoratives, the George Washington Half Dollars were produced in anticipation of sales throughout 1982 and 1983, although all coins were dated 1982. When the US Mint finally stopped accepting orders for the coins on December 31, 1985, a quantity of more than one million unsold coins were melted. Nonetheless, the program achieved a profit of more than $36 million, which was deposited into the Treasury General Fund." Please see photos as they are part of the description. If additional info or photos are needed, please let me know and I'll respond ASAP. Sold as-is, no returns accepted. Please ask any questions before bidding. Payment is required within 24 hours of close of auction. Item ships within 1 business day following receipt of payment. Thanks for looking! Stock no. PMTC-1097

Price: 14.95 USD

Location: San Luis Obispo, California

End Time: 2024-07-29T01:36:05.000Z

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