Description
Own an enduring physical record of the birth of American independence with a historic coin struck to honor the 150th anniversary of the Revolutionary War’s opening battles. This early U.S. classic commemorative half dollar combines fine pre-1933 silver with master-level sculpture, adding a high-grade historical artifact to your numismatic assembly.
Key Features & Customer Benefits:
- Daniel Chester French Minute Man Obverse: Features Chester Beach’s sculpting of the famous Concord monument, giving your collection an iconic visual symbol of colonial resilience and American military history.
- Lexington Old Belfry Reverse Design: Depicts the historic bell tower that sounded the alarm on April 19, 1775, providing a complete, narrative-driven two-sided tribute to the “shot heard ’round the world.”
- Limited Vintage Mintage: Issued by the U.S. Mint in 1925 with a net distribution of only 162,013 pieces, ensuring long-term historical scarcity compared to modern bullion releases.
- 90% Fine Coin Silver: Struck in authentic vintage mint silver, delivering intrinsic precious metal value along with century-old collector appeal.
Technical Specifications:
- Issuing Mint: United States Mint
- Year of Issue: 1925
- Designer: Chester Beach
- Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper (0.900 Fine Silver)
- Total Weight: 12.50 grams
- Fine Silver Content: 0.3617 troy ounces
- Diameter: 30.60 mm
- Edge Profile: Reeded
- Storage Compatibility: Fits standard 30.6 mm direct-fit protective capsules and vintage U.S. Commemorative type set album slots.
This 1925 Lexington Concord Silver Half Dollar represents a premier convergence of early 20th-century U.S. coinage art and foundational American history, serving as a cornerstone piece in any serious silver or historical coin collection.
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