1928 Hawaiian Sesquicentennial Commemorative Half Dollar

About This Coin

The 1928 Hawaiian Sesquicentennial Commemorative Half Dollar is a United States cent from the Classic Silver Commemoratives (1892-1954) series — 14th of 30 years in the series. In 1928, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 10,008. This ranks 9th of 80 years by total mintage, below 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 5 years before the celebrated 1933 key date. A notable auction result reached $102K in PR66 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Juliette May Fraser & Chester Beach.