½ Dollar (State of Illinois Anniversary) , United States

1918

Obverse

Reverse

Coin Details

Obverse

Description:

Head of Abraham Lincoln taken from the statue by Andrew O'Connor in Springfield, Illinois.

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

CENTENNIAL.OF.THE.STATE.OF.ILLINOIS IN GOD WE TRUST LIBERTY 1918

Engravers:

George Thomas Morgan

Reverse

Description:

Based on Illinois State Seal. An eagle is depicted with one talon on a shield and a ribbon in its beak. The ribbon contains the words “State Sovereignty National Union”.

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA E PLURIBUS UNUM HALF DOLLAR

Engravers:

John R. Sinnock

Specifications

Weight12.5g
Diameter30.61mm
Thickness2.15mm
CompositionSilver (.900)
Orientationcoin
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Value½ Dollar

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