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
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Year1918
