USA 1925 Lexington-Concord Commemorative Half Dollar – 90% Silver Coin
Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the American Revolution
Struck to commemorate the Sesquicentennial (150th anniversary) of the Battles of Lexington and Concord—the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War—this 1925 silver half dollar is a patriotic tribute to the birth of American independence. Rich in symbolism and struck in 90% silver, it’s a standout piece among early U.S. commemorative coinage.
Key Features:
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Country: United States of America
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Year: 1925
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Denomination: 50 Cents
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Type: Commemorative Coin
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Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
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Weight: 12.50 g
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ASW (Actual Silver Weight): 0.3617 oz
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Diameter: 30.6 mm
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Edge: Reeded
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Mint: Philadelphia (no mintmark)
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Mintage: 162,013
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Designer: Chester Beach
Design Details:
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Obverse: A detailed statue of the Minute Man, representing the brave colonial militia who first stood against British troops in 1775.
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Reverse: Old Belfry in Lexington, a symbolic landmark known for sounding the alarm that marked the beginning of the Revolution.
Issued to raise funds for the preservation of Revolutionary War landmarks in Massachusetts, this coin is both a tribute and a piece of American heritage. A must-have for collectors of early U.S. commemoratives, patriotic themes, or Revolutionary War memorabilia.