1914 Montana Gold Half Dollar Token - X-Tn2

Coin Details

Auction Record

$1,322 MS66 03-09-2017 Kagin's

Description

The 1914 Montana Gold half dollar, cataloged as X-Tn2, is the larger denomination companion to the Montana gold quarter of the same year. This half-dollar piece contains a greater quantity of gold and represents a more substantial souvenir or collector item than its smaller counterpart. Montana's mining heritage extended well beyond gold to include significant silver, copper, and other mineral production. The famed Butte copper mines, operated by the Anaconda Copper Mining Company and its competitors, made Montana one of America's leading mineral-producing states by 1914. However, it was gold that had originally drawn settlers to the territory and gold that provided the romantic connection invoked by tokens like the X-Tn2 half dollar. The 1914 date for Montana gold tokens may connect to specific local commemorations or expositions. Montana celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary of statehood in 1914, and various communities hosted events marking the occasion. Gold souvenir tokens were a natural complement to such celebrations, connecting the state's contemporary identity to its frontier mining origins. The half-dollar denomination, while not as commonly produced as the quarter, provided collectors and visitors with a more impressive gold piece that better reflected the significance of Montana's contribution to American gold production.

Rarity Notes

Rare. The Montana gold half dollar is scarcer than the quarter denomination due to higher production costs limiting quantities. Approximately 15-25 examples survive.

Cross References

PCGS #537071; HK X-Tn2 (Montana Territorial Token)