Estate-Sourced Coin — Bulk Selection

This coin is part of a batch acquired from estate sales and private collections. These are not newly minted or mass-produced coins — many have been stored for years, sometimes decades, which naturally leads to variation in condition from piece to piece.

Special bulk offers are applied automatically in the shopping cart:

• Choose any 6 coins, pay for 4 only
• Choose any 10 coins, pay for 6 only

Orders are fulfilled sequentially to ensure fairness, with higher-grade coins prioritized for earlier buyers. Each coin is carefully handled and comes in a protective capsule for preservation.

Please note: Each product is limited to one order per customer.

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This 1926 Sesquicentennial of American Independence Half Dollar is a distinctive commemorative issue struck at the Philadelphia Mint to mark the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Authorized by Congress with a maximum mintage of 1,000,000 pieces, the actual distribution was significantly lower, with only approximately 141,120 examples sold to the public at a premium, the remainder being returned and melted.

The coin was produced as part of the national celebrations surrounding the Sesquicentennial Exposition held in Philadelphia. It stands out in American numismatic history as the only United States coin to depict a sitting president—Calvin Coolidge—alongside George Washington during his lifetime.

Design Highlights

Designed by Chief Engraver John R. Sinnock, with assistance from preliminary sketches by artist John Frederick Lewis, the coin features a low-relief style characteristic of the period.

The obverse presents overlapping right-facing busts of George Washington and Calvin Coolidge. Washington, the nation’s first president, appears in front, while Coolidge, the president in 1926, is positioned slightly behind. Inscriptions include “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.” The designer’s initials appear on the truncation of Washington’s bust.

The reverse centers on a detailed representation of the Liberty Bell, faithfully showing its famous crack. Flanking the bell are the anniversary dates “1776” and “1926.” The primary inscription reads “SESQUICENTENNIAL OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE,” with the denomination “HALF DOLLAR” below.

Each coin we offer has been carefully selected for its historical importance and quality, making it a meaningful addition for collectors and those passionate about American history and numismatics.

After receiving your complimentary introductory coin or when acquiring this distinguished collectible edition, you may also explore our educational sets and commemorative items. Your support helps us continue our mission of spreading knowledge about American monetary history and cultural heritage.

Every coin is more than a collectible — it is a tangible link to the past and an opportunity for meaningful historical education. By engaging with this 1926 Sesquicentennial of American Independence Half Dollar, you join us in preserving and passing on the enduring legacy of the founding of the United States and the principles of liberty that continue to define the nation.