1989 Congressional Commemorative Half Dollar
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About This Coin
The 1989 Congressional Commemorative Half Dollar is a United States half dollar from the Modern Commemorative Half Dollars (1982-Date) series — an early issue, 3rd of 26 years in the series. In 1989, coins were struck at the Denver and San Francisco Mints with a combined mintage of 931,650. This ranks 26th of 30 years by total mintage, above the series median of 340,707. The obverse features designs varying by commemorative issue and the reverse displays designs varying by commemorative issue. Struck after the transition from silver to clad coinage, as the Mint adapted to modern production methods and record-breaking mintages. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 11.34 grams, 30.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. A notable auction result reached $4.4K in MS70 grade at Great Collections. Designed by William Woodard.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(2)
1989 (D) Congressional Commemorative Half Dollar
1989 (S) Proof Congressional Commemorative Half Dollar
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