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1915 (S) Panama-Pacific Half Dollar

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1915

Denomination

Classic Commemoratives

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Classic Silver Commemoratives (1892-1954)

Designer

Charles E. Barber/George T. Morgan

Mintage

27,134

Composition

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Weight

12.5g

Diameter

30.6mm

Edge

Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized: $66,125
Sold: 24 October 2006
Grade: MS68
Auction house: Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1915 (S) Panama-Pacific Half Dollar is a commemorative half dollar struck at the San Francisco Mint. The San Francisco Mint's net mintage of Panama-Pacific half dollars dated 1915 was 27,134. Issued to celebrate the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco, which commemorated the completion of the Panama Canal and the rebuilding of San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake. The obverse features columbia scattering flowers from her open hands, with a child behind her holding a cornucopia and the Golden Gate in the background, while the reverse displays an eagle with raised wings perched on a shield bearing the inscription E PLURIBUS UNUM. Designed by Charles E. Barber/George T. Morgan. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9357.