Silver Commemorative Coins

The coin s celebrate historical figures such as george washington franklin roosevelt and robert kennedy as well as events like the olympics.

Silver commemorative coins.

Commemorative coins were a money raising mechanism that provided an alternative to raising taxes. 1925 stone mountain 1 2 dollar robert e. Lee stonewall jackson bu conditions. Mint to produce commemorative coins for 53 different events occasions or individuals.

Us silver commemorative coins commemorative coins are minted both in gold and silver but the latter is considered to be the number one seller in all of the american numismatics by. These coins help raise money for important causes as well as commemorate important aspects of american history. This resulted in the mint producing over 180 silver and gold commemorative. Mint would produce commemorative coins for 53 different events occasions or individuals a total of 157 silver and gold coins.

The first commemorative coin authorized by the u s. The following table lists the buy price what you can expect to pay to a dealer to purchase the coin and sell value what you can expect a dealer to pay you if you sell the coin. Make offer 1922 p ulysses s grant commemorative silver half dollar high grade detail buffed 1923 s monroe doctrine commemorative half dollar charles coin collection 36 95. Silver modern commemorative coins apmex offers a superb selection of modern commemorative silver dollars.

In the 62 years from 1892 through 1954 subsequent legislation authorized the u s. Commemorative coins are minted both in silver and gold however silver is considered more popular and the silver dollar remains the traditional denomination. United states silver commemorative coins which are struck both as uncirculated coins and proofs pay homage to people organizations places and events that have formed and in some cases continue to form america. Commemorative coins have been popular among collectors since the days of the greeks and romans and are issued by many nations today.

Commemorative coins celebrate and honor american people places events and institutions. Authorized by congress each coin is crafted to be rich in symbolic history and cultural significance. Congress was the columbian exposition silver half dollar. From 1892 through 1954 the u s.

All the prices and values listed below assume that the original mint packaging i e box holder sleeve etc is included and undamaged. 1952 50c carver washington commemorative silver half dollar coin. Edison centennial medal ngc ms 64. Silver 26 75 0 04 09 21 3 18 am edt pcgs3000 the pcgs3000 reflects the opinions of pcgs s coin price experts with respect to indexes developed by pcgs for specific coin categories.

1952 washington carver half dollar bu sku 39791.