1993 World War II 50th Anniversary Commemorative Half Dollar
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About This Coin
The 1993 World War II 50th Anniversary Commemorative Half Dollar is a United States half dollar from the Modern Commemorative Half Dollars (1982-Date) series — 6th of 26 years in the series. In 1993, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 514,468. This ranks 19th of 30 years by total mintage, above the series median of 340,707. The obverse features designs varying by commemorative issue and the reverse displays designs varying by commemorative issue. Struck after the transition from silver to clad coinage, as the Mint adapted to modern production methods and record-breaking mintages. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 11.34 grams, 30.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. A notable auction result reached $1.8K in PR70 grade at Great Collections. Designed by George Klauba/Bill J. Leftwich.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(2)
1991 (P) World War II 50th Anniversary Commemorative Half Dollar
1993 (P) Proof World War II 50th Anniversary Commemorative Half Dollar
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