Semiquincentennial Half Dollar

The Semiquincentennial Half Dollar is a special coin issued in 2026 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. It features a design of the Statue of Liberty on the obverse and Liberty passing her torch on the reverse, with inscriptions celebrating American liberty and history. Overview of the Semiquincentennial Half Dollar The Semiquincentennial Half Dollar is a commemorative coin issued in 2026 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence. This coin reflects significant themes of liberty and national pride.

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Design Features—

Obverse Design

Image: Statue of Liberty

Inscriptions: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" "IN GOD WE TRUST" "1776 ~ 2026"

Reverse Design Image: Liberty passing her torch Inscriptions: "E PLURIBUS UNUM" "HALF DOLLAR" "KNOWLEDGE IS THE ONLY GUARDIAN OF TRUE LIBERTY"

Specifications—

Denomination: Half Dollar

Composition: 8.33% nickel, balance copper

Weight: 11.340 grams (each)

Diameter: 1.205 inches (30.61 mm) each

Edge: Reeded

Mint Locations: Philadelphia (P), Denver (D) - these two coins are from Philadelphia Mint

Description

Two 2026 half dollars issued for the 250th anniversary of American independence: one struck at Philadelphia (P mint mark) and one at Denver (D mint mark), so you get both mints in one lot. The mint mark sits at the lower left of the obverse, below IN GOD WE TRUST. The obverse shows the face of the Statue of Liberty with the rays of her crown, the dual date 1776~2026, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and IN GOD WE TRUST. The reverse shows a torch being passed from one hand to another, with KNOWLEDGE IS THE ONLY GUARDIAN OF TRUE LIBERTY around the top, E PLURIBUS UNUM and HALF DOLLAR. Copper-nickel clad over a copper core, reeded edge (standard half dollar specifications: 11.34 grams, 30.61 mm). Photos: both obverses (D left, P right) and both reverses, then each side on its own, both mint marks, the date and a close-up of the marks on the P coin.