1918 Illinois Silver Commem 50C AU#2

This popular 90% silver 1918 half dollar honored the 100th anniversary of Illinois statehood and was the first U.S. commemorative struck for this type of celebration. The obverse depicts Abe Lincoln as a young Illinois lawyer and legislator, while the reverse is based on the Illinois state seal. Only 100,058 were struck and yours will be in Borderline Uncirculated condition with much of the original luster and just the slightest wear. Order today.