Coin Highlights
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Issuer: United States of America
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Date: 1937
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Mint: Philadelphia (no mintmark)
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Denomination: 50 Cents (Half Dollar)
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Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
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Weight: 12.5 g
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Diameter: 30.6 mm
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Grade: PCGS MS66 (Gem Uncirculated)
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Obverse Design: Portraits of Union General George McClellan and Confederate General Robert E. Lee, designed by William Marks Simpson.
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Reverse Design: Depicts the Burnside Bridge at Antietam, a key battlefield landmark.
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Edge: Reeded
Historical Significance
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Struck in 1937 to honor the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam (Sept. 17, 1862), one of the bloodiest single days of the Civil War.
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The battle was pivotal, halting the Confederate advance into Union territory and giving President Lincoln the political momentum to issue the Emancipation Proclamation.
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The Antietam commemorative is part of the classic silver commemorative series (1892–1954) and is especially valued for its strong historical theme.
Mintage & Rarity
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Mintage: Only 18,028 coins were distributed.
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Low distribution and limited availability make the Antietam half dollar one of the tougher issues of the classic commemorative series.
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In MS66, this coin ranks among the finest survivors, with few examples exceeding this grade.
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