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1920-1921 Pilgrim Tercentenary Half Dollar

Posted in Commemorative Coins, Silver Commemoratives

To celebrate the 300th anniversary of the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth, Massachusetts, Congress authorized the Pilgrim Tercentenary Half Dollar (Buy on eBay). The commemorative coins were issued with two different dates, setting a precedent that would be followed by future issues. The obverse of the Pilgrim Half Dollar features a depiction of Governor William Bradford […]