Product Details:
Struck in 90% fine silver at the Philadelphia Mint, this 1918 Lincoln-Illinois Centennial Commemorative Half Dollar 50C celebrates the 100th anniversary of Illinois statehood. Designed by George T. Morgan and John R. Sinnock, the obverse features an early, beardless portrait of Abraham Lincoln, while the reverse depicts an eagle perched on a rock with a shield, inspired by the Illinois State Seal. Certified in an extraordinary Superb Gem Mint State 67+ by NGC, this premium classic commemorative exhibits blazing mint luster, virtually pristine surfaces, and delicate rim toning.
Product Features:
Struck in 90% silver by the United States Mint in 1918.
Certified Superb Gem Mint State 67+ (MS67+) by NGC.
Issued to commemorate the centennial of Illinois statehood (1818–1918).
Obverse: Features a beardless bust of young Abraham Lincoln facing right, designed by George T. Morgan.
Reverse: Depicts an eagle with a ribbon in its beak and a Union shield before a rising sun, designed by John R. Sinnock.
Outstanding eye appeal with radiant cartwheel luster and superb strike definition.
NGC Certification Number: 6680597-006.
You will receive the coin pictured. You are purchasing a 1918 Lincoln-Illinois Centennial Half Dollar 50C NGC MS67+.
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