(1973) Silver So-Called Half Dollar, Marquette-Joilet 300th Anniversary

Coin Details

Description

This 1973 so-called half dollar (SC50C series) was produced by the Heraldic Art Company of Clarksville, Tennessee, commemorating Marquette - Joliet 300th. The Heraldic Art Company, founded in 1952, became one of America's most prolific producers of commemorative medals and so-called half dollars during the 1960s and 1970s, creating pieces for anniversaries, centennials, and civic celebrations across the United States. This piece honors the subject, reflecting the mid-20th century boom in American commemorative medallic art. Struck in silver at approximately half-dollar size, Heraldic Art Company pieces are characterized by their consistent quality and detailed engraving. The company's SC50C series (So-Called Half Dollars cataloged by the 50-cent designation) represents a distinct collecting category within the broader so-called dollar field, with many pieces produced in both silver and base metal compositions.

Rarity Notes

Heraldic Art Company so-called half dollars from the 1970s typically survive in moderate numbers, with silver examples being scarcer than base metal issues. These pieces attract interest from both so-called dollar collectors and commemorative medal specialists.

Cross References

PCGS #816904