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Obverse of 1958-D Half Dollar     Reverse of 1958-D Half Dollar


1958-D HALF DOLLAR

PCGS Nos: 6675, 86675

Mintage:

Circulation strikes: 23,962,412
Proofs: 0

Designer: John R. Sinnock, the reverse adapted from a design by John Frederick Lewis

Diameter: ±30 millimeters

Metal content:
Silver - 90%
Copper - 10%

Weight: ±193 grains (±12.5 grams)

Edge: Reeded

Mintmark: "D" (for Denver, Colorado) centered above the bell on the reverse

Images courtesy of Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.

Significant examples:
PCGS MS-67 Full Bell Lines.  Ex - Bowers & Merena Galleries' "The Cabinet of Lucien M. LaRiviere, Part II", March 15-17, 2001, Lot 1828 sold for $3,105.00

ICG MS-67.  Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coin & Collectibles' "The Fairchild Family Trust Collection Sale", May 28-30, 2001, Lot 797, illustrated, sold for $1,265.00

PCGS MS-65 Full Bell Lines.  Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "Benson Collection, Part I", February 16, 18-20, 2001, Lot 1926, not illustrated, sold for $80.00

Notes:
The finest non-Full Bell Line examples graded by PCGS are 2 MS-67's.

The finest Full Bell Line examples graded by PCGS are 12 MS-67's.

Sources and/or recommended reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, April 2003" by The Professional Coin Grading Service

 

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