1982 George Washington 250th Anniversary Commemorative Half Dollar
Base
About This Coin
The 1982 George Washington 250th Anniversary Commemorative Half Dollar is a United States half dollar from the Modern Commemorative Half Dollars (1982-Date) series — the first year of the series. The U.S. Mint sold 7,104,502 of these silver half dollars: 2,210,458 uncirculated coins from Denver and 4,894,044 proofs from San Francisco. The obverse features designs varying by commemorative issue and the reverse displays designs varying by commemorative issue. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Designed by Elizabeth Jones.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(2)
1982 (D) George Washington 250th Anniversary Commemorative Half Dollar
1982 (S) Proof George Washington 250th Anniversary Commemorative Half Dollar
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