Silver Commemorative Coins

Commemorative coins were a money raising mechanism that provided an alternative to raising taxes.

Silver commemorative coins.

1952 washington carver half dollar bu sku 39791. Congress was the columbian exposition silver half dollar. These coins help raise money for important causes as well as commemorate important aspects of american history. Edison centennial medal ngc ms 64.

When it comes to commemorative coins the united states is unsurpassed by any nation. 1952 50c carver washington commemorative silver half dollar coin. Silver modern commemorative coins apmex offers a superb selection of modern commemorative silver dollars. 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.

Commemorative coins are minted both in silver and gold however silver is considered more popular and the silver dollar remains the traditional denomination. In the 62 years from 1892 through 1954 subsequent legislation authorized 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. This resulted in the mint producing over 180 silver and gold commemorative.

Lee stonewall jackson bu conditions. 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. 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. The first commemorative coin authorized by the u s.

1925 stone mountain 1 2 dollar robert e. Commemorative coins celebrate and honor american people places events and institutions. Mint would produce commemorative coins for 53 different events occasions or individuals a total of 157 silver and gold coins. The coin s celebrate historical figures such as george washington franklin roosevelt and robert kennedy as well as events like the olympics.

Authorized by congress each coin is crafted to be rich in symbolic history and cultural significance. Modern commemorative silver dollars average prices and values. Commemorative coins have been popular among collectors since the days of the greeks and romans and are issued by many nations today. From 1892 through 1954 the u s.

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