Classic Gold and Silver Commemorative Coins
Representing the first commemorative coin to sell the full maximum authorized mintage, the 1918 Illinois Centennial Half Dollar (Buy on eBay) depicting Abraham Lincoln was immediately popular with collectors and the public. This commemorative silver half dollar would be the first of many issued to mark the anniversaries of states, counties, and municipalities throughout America. […]
The 1915 Panama Pacific Half Dollar (Buy on eBay) represented only the second commemorative silver half dollar issued by the United States Mint. Although this would later become the most frequent denomination for classic commemorative coins, the earlier issues took place across a range of denominations. The program of five commemorative coins issued for the […]
The next Early Commemorative Coin issued from the United States was the 1900 Lafayette Silver Dollar (Buy on eBay). In 1777, General Marquis de Lafayette had brought French troops to America to help fight in the Revolutionary War. His efforts earned him a place in the history of the country and a debt of gratitude […]
The 1893 Isabella Quarter (Buy on eBay) holds an important place among early commemorative coins of the United States. It represents the first legal tender U.S. coin to depict an actual woman, as opposed to the allegorical Liberty. Additionally, it was the first to depict a foreign monarch and the first and only commemorative quarter […]
The first commemorative coin issued in the United States was the 1892 Columbian Half Dollar (Buy on eBay). The coin was issued to raise funds for the World’s Columbian Exposition held in Chicago. The issuance of the first coin marked the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus. A total […]