1925 California Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Half Dollar
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About This Coin
The 1925 California Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Half Dollar is a United States half dollar from the Classic Silver Commemoratives (1892-1954) series — 11th of 30 years in the series. In 1925, coins were struck at the San Francisco Mint with a combined mintage of 86,394. This ranks 61st 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. Produced 8 years before the celebrated 1933 key date. A notable auction result reached $18K in MS68 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Jo Mora.