1925 STONE MOUNTAIN
COMMEMORATIVE HALF DOLLARPCGS
Nos: 9378
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: net 1,314,709 (2,314,709 struck
less 1,000,000 melted)
Proofs: 1 reported
Designer: Gutzon Borglum
Diameter: ±30
millimeters
Metal content:
Silver - 90%
Copper - 10%
Weight: ±193
grains (±12.5 grams)
Edge: Reeded
Mintmark: None (for
Philadelphia)
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Images courtesy of
Heritage Numismatic Auctions
Notes:
The 1925 Stone Mountain
Commemorative Half Dollar is very common and is often found in nice
condition. The most frequently seen Uncirculated grade is MS-64,
but even MS-65 examples are common. The
finest Uncirculated examples graded by PCGS are
6 MS-68's.
Walter Breen reported one matte Proof, whereabouts unknown.
A rare, doubled die
obverse exists...check the date, where the doubling is most likely
to be seen.
Some examples were
counterstamped with a state abbreviation and a number. These
are scarce and command a significant premium, which also means you
must watch out for fake counterstamps.
Significant
examples:
PCGS MS-68. Heritage
"NY Invitational" 07/2004:7615, $24,725.00
Sources and/or
recommended reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, July 2004" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
"Walter
Breen's Complete Encyclopedia Of U.S. And Colonial Coins"
by Walter Breen
"The
Encyclopedia of Silver and Gold Coins:1892-1989" by Anthony
Swiatek and Walter Breen
"A
Basic Guide to U.S. Commemorative Coins"
by Michael Hodder and Q. David Bowers
"Commemorative
Coins of the US: A Complete Encyclopedia
by Q. David Bowers
"The
Official Guide to U.S. Commemorative Coins"
by David Ganz
"Investing,
Collecting, and Trading in Certified Commemorative Coins"
by Harry Laibstain
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