1922 Grant Memorial Commemorative Half Dollar
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About This Coin
The 1922 Grant Memorial Commemorative Half Dollar is a United States half dollar from the Classic Silver Commemoratives (1892-1954) series — 8th of 30 years in the series. In 1922, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 71,663. This ranks 59th of 80 years by total mintage, above the series median of 26,967. The obverse features designs varying by commemorative issue, each authorized by an individual act of Congress and the reverse displays designs varying by commemorative issue. Minted during and after World War I, as America emerged as a global power and experienced the prosperity of the Roaring Twenties. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. A notable auction result reached $184K in PR64 grade at Stack's Bowers. Designed by Laura Gardin Fraser.
