1946 Iowa Centennial Half Dollar MS-66 NGC
Numismatic
1946 Iowa Centennial Half Dollar MS-66 NGC
Issued in 1946, this United States half dollar celebrates a century of Iowa statehood. Minted in 90% silver, the commemorative coin contains 0.3617 troy ounces of precious metal. The United States Mint produced a total of 100,057 of these pieces, which were initially offered exclusively to Iowa residents before being made available to the wider public. The obverse design features the historic first stone capitol building located in Iowa City, framed by the inscriptions "OLD STONE CAPITOL" and "IOWA CITY". The reverse displays the official Iowa State Seal, which incorporates the state motto declaring that liberties are prized and rights will be maintained. This specific specimen is certified in Mint State 66 (MS-66), preserving the intricate details of Adam Pietz's mid-century design in exceptional quality.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1946 |
| Grade | MS-66 (NGC) |
| Legal-tender face value | 50 Cents |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 0.3617 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
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