Lot 2533
Sale 103 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
USA, 1925 Stone Mountain Memorial commemorative silver half dollar. Lightly toned, uncirculated.
In a slab by PCGS as MS66. Mintage was 1,314,709 The first coins were struck at Philadelphia on January 21, 1925 (General Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson birthday). Generals Robert E. Lee and Jackson both mounted on horse are shown on the obverse. The funds received from the sale of this large issue of half dollars were donated to the expense of carving figures of Confederate leaders and soldiers on Stone Mountain in Georgia. The carving was completed and dedicated in 1970.
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $360