1921 Alabama Half Dollar

Coin Details

Auction Record

$37,375 MS67 02-03-2011 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1921 Alabama Half Dollar is a commemorative half dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The U.S. Mint produced 59,038 examples. Struck in 1921 to honor the 100th anniversary of Alabama's admission to the Union. The obverse features busts of William Wyatt Bibb (first governor of Alabama) and T.E. Kilby (governor at the time of the centennial) facing left, while the reverse displays an eagle perched on a shield with the Alabama state motto. Designed by Laura Gardin Fraser. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9224. The Alabama Centennial Half Dollar is historically significant as one of the earliest U.S. coins designed by a woman. The '2X2' variety is scarcer and more valuable, with an estimated mintage of 6,006 compared to 59,038 for the plain version.