1922 Proof Grant Star Half Dollar

Coin Details

Auction Record

$184,000 PR64 03-22-2012 Stack's Bowers

Description

The 1922 Proof Grant Star Half Dollar is a proof half dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Classic Silver Commemoratives (1892-1954) series. With a mintage of 2, this is an extremely rare issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only less than 1% of total production. The obverse features designs varying by commemorative issue, each authorized by an individual act of Congress and the reverse displays designs varying by commemorative issue. Minted during and after World War I, as America emerged as a global power and experienced the prosperity of the Roaring Twenties. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Auction record: $184,000 PR64 03-22-2012 Stack's Bowers. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9308.