The listing, Statue Of Liberty / Ellis Island Commemorative "S" Proof Half Dollar!!! has ended.
These half dollars were struck in recognition of the 100th birthday of the Statue of Liberty. Minted in 1986 and struck in copper-nickel, these were the second commemorative half dollar issued since 1954. The explosion of of commemoratives in recent years can certainly be attributed to the popularity these coins enjoyed at the time of their issue.
Specifications
1986
MINT
San Francisco ("S") on proof.
UNCIRCULATED
MINTAGE 928,008
PROOF
MINTAGE 6,925,627
WEIGHT
11.34 grams
DIAMETER
1.205" or 30.61 mm
COMPOSITION
92% Copper, 8% Nickel
DESIGNER (Obv.)
EDGAR Z. STEEVER, IV
DESIGNER (Rev.)
SHERI J. WINTER
DESIGN (Obv.)
Sun rising over 1913 NYC skyline with Liberty welcoming an inbound liner.
DESIGN (Rev.)
Immigrants at Ellis Island waiting to go to New York.
Coin comes in a protective clear plastic case. Brilliant proof. Free shippiung as always - please feel free to see my other auctions. Thank you.