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1986-S Statue of Liberty Commemorative PROOF Clad Half Dollar

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We are pleased to offer for sale this 1986-S Statue of Liberty Commemorative PROOF Clad Half Dollar. The Statue of Liberty Commemorative Proof Half Dollar was struck in commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

The Statue of Liberty Commemorative Proof Half Dollar was minted at the San Francisco (S) Mint.  Total mintage for the Statue of Liberty Commemorative Proof Half Dollar was 6,925,627 pieces. The Statue of Liberty Commemorative Proof Half Dollar is comprised of .920 (92%) copper and .080 (8%) nickel with a diameter of 30.6mm and a weight of 11.34 grams with a reeded edge.  The obverse was designed by Edgar Steever and features a ship of immigrants steaming into New York Harbor, with the Statue of Liberty greeting them in the foreground.  On the reverse, designed by Sherl Joseph Winter, an immigrant family stands with their belongings on the threshold of America.

The 1986-S Statue of Liberty Commemorative Proof Clad Half Dollar is encapsulated and comes in the original U.S. Mint packaging with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA). This coin is of great worth and value to the collector looking to expand their Commemorative Coins Collection!

Don't miss out on this rare 1986-S Statue of Liberty Commemorative PROOF Clad Half Dollar!


At a glance
Year: 
1986
Mint: 
San Francisco (S)
Coin Type: 
Modern Commemorative Half Dollar
Denomination: 
Half Dollar (50C)
Grade: 
Proof (PR)
Composition: 
.92 (92%) Copper and .08 (8%) Nickel
Edge Type: 
Reeded
Diameter: 
30.60 mm
Mass: 
11.34 grams (each)
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Modern Commemorative Coins

The U.S. Mint did not make commemorative coins from 1955-1981, despite repeated calls from the public to do so. In 1982 the Treasury department finally issued it's first commemorative coin since 1954, a silver half dollar honoring the 250th anniversary of George Washington's birth. In the past, the responsiblity for distributing commemorative coins had been placed in the hands of a commission or private individuals. This time, the responsibility fell to the U.S. Mint, and all profits were distributed to the U.S. Government. With the coming of the 1983 and 1984 Los Nageles Omypics, came the opportunity to place a surcharge on each coin, each to the benefit of an organization that was determined by Congress (in this case, the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee). While this change was widely criticized at the time, it is now the standard and the practice continues with very little controversy.

While modern commemorative coins have not seen much appreciation from the public in general, these coins continue be be incredibly significant in their historical, cultural and sentimental value.

Be sure to look at all of our Modern Commemorative Coins and Coin Sets. Chances are you will find one honoring a subject you have a deep affection towards!




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