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2026 Semiquincentennial Half Dollar Low Mintage
2026-S Semiquincentennial Half Dollar Proof Low Mintage United States 250th Anniversary
This exceptional 2026-S Semiquincentennial Half Dollar celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States. Featuring a specialized design for the 1776-2026 commemorative era, this coin is a low mintage issue and is highly sought after by collectors as a rare piece of American history. This specific coin features a crisp Proof finish with sharp strikes, as indicated by the S mint mark from the San Francisco Mint. The obverse depicts a modern interpretation of Liberty, while the reverse showcases a torch being passed with the powerful inscription Knowledge of True Liberty is the Only Guardian. As a 2026 release, this coin is part of a limited mintage series that is hard to get and represents a significant milestone for the United States Mint.
2026-S United States Semiquincentennial Half Dollar Proof Deep Cameo
Condition: This item is in superb, high-grade condition featuring the characteristics of a Proof strike. The fields exhibit a mirror-like reflectivity that contrasts sharply with the frosted, matte finish on the central design elements, indicative of a Deep Cameo (DCAM) finish. The surfaces appear clean with no significant abrasions or contact marks visible to the naked eye. The rims are sharp and well-defined, and the overall eye appeal is excellent.
The coin is a 2026 United States Half Dollar minted at the San Francisco Mint, as indicated by the "S" mint mark on the reverse. It is composed of a copper-nickel clad material. This issue commemorates the Semiquincentennial, or the 250th anniversary of the United States (1776–2026). The obverse features a modern interpretation of Liberty, while the reverse depicts a torch being passed between hands with the inscription "Knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty." This is a Proof strike type, specifically produced for collectors with specially polished dies and planchets to achieve its Deep Cameo appearance. No third-party grading is present on this specific raw example.
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