1925 Stone Mountain Silver Commemorative Half Dollar 50C Beautiful Mint Coin

Description: This is a stunning, mint state coin, one that is loaded with historical significance and incredible eye appeal. The Stone Mountain Memorial half dollar was an American fifty-cent piece struck in 1925 at the Philadelphia Mint. Its main purpose was to raise money on behalf of the Stone Mountain Confederate Monumental Association for the Stone MountainMemorial near Atlanta, Georgia. Designed by sculptor Gutzon Borglum, the coin features a depiction of Confederate generals Robert E. Leeand Stonewall Jackson on the obverse and the caption: "Memorial to the Valor of the Soldier of the South" on the reverse. The piece was also originally intended to be in memory of the recently deceased president, Warren G. Harding, but no mention of him appears on the coin.Value: 50 cents (0.50 US dollars)Mass: 12.5 gDiameter: 30.61 mm (1.20 in)Thickness: 2.15 mm (0.08 in)Edge: ReededComposition: 90.0% Silver / 10.0% CopperSilver: 0.36169 (Troy Ounces)Years of Minting: 1925Mint Marks: All coins struck at the Philadelphia Mint without mint mark ObverseDesign: Portrait of Confederate Generals Robert E. Lee (Rt) and Stonewall Jackson (Lt)Designer: Gutzon BorglumDesign Date: 1925 ReverseDesign: Eagle perched on a mountain crag; inscription to the bravery of the soldiers of the South.Designer: Gutzon BorglumDesign Date: 1925 Note to Collectors: All of the coins being offered are hand picked from my personal collection of US and world coins. No coins have been cleaned, simply blown on with compressed air and placed in a protective flip or capsule. These coins represent over 30 years of collecting and my prices are based on comprable sales through Heritage Auctions, and other similar reputable sources, and with significant discounts on the coins being offered without being professional graded. All photos included are original, and have not been modified in any way. High definition photos using a digital x1200 microscope to allow for collectors detailed inspection. There are no returns accepted, unless the item received by the buyer is not the product advertised and purchased. All items, regardless of size, weight, or value will be shipped in a protective capsule, using USPS Express mail or UPS in a protective shipping envelopes to insure it arrives undamaged. Feel free to contact me to answer any questions you may have, and thank you for your interest in my collectable coins.

Price: 325 USD

Location: North Miami Beach, Florida

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