1915 (S) Panama-Pacific Half Dollar

Coin Details

Auction Record

$66,125 MS68 10-24-2006 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1915 (S) Panama-Pacific Half Dollar is a commemorative half dollar struck at the San Francisco Mint. With a mintage of 27,134, this is a scarce commemorative issue. Issued to celebrate the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco, which commemorated the completion of the Panama Canal and the rebuilding of San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake. The obverse features columbia scattering flowers from her open hands, with a child behind her holding a cornucopia and the Golden Gate in the background, while the reverse displays an eagle with raised wings perched on a shield bearing the inscription E PLURIBUS UNUM. Designed by Charles E. Barber/George T. Morgan. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9357. With a mintage of just 27,134 pieces, the Panama-Pacific Half Dollar is a scarce and desirable classic commemorative. It represents one of the most ambitious commemorative coin programs in U.S. history.