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Commemorative issue
The Iowa Statehood Centennial Half Dollar
100th Anniversary of Statehood
1846 - 1946
Coin Description
Front: The Iowa state emblem, in the center. An eagle with the words, "Our Liberties We Prize And Our Rights We Will Maintain". Around the rim, "Iowa Statehood Centennial" and the anniversary dates "1846 - 1946".
Reverse: In the center, an image of the Iowa City Capitol Building with the inscription, "The Old Stone Capitol Iowa City". In the field, "In God We Trust - Liberty". Around the rim, "United States of America - Half Dollar".
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Item |
Type |
Diam. |
Weight |
Mintage |
AU |
Unc |
| Y C26 |
Iowa 1946 |
Silver/.900 |
30.6mm |
12.50gr. |
100,000 |
110.00 |
120.00 |
| AU |
About Uncirculated |
| Unc |
Uncirculated |
Almost Uncirculated (AU): All of the detail will be visible. The coin will exhibit some wear on the highest points of the coin.
Uncirculated (Unc): A coin that did not enter circulation. Will exhibit original mint luster.
Also Available: 1946 Iowa Statehood First Day Cover issued by the USA Postal Service. A 3 cent Commemorative Postage stamp in honor of the 100 year Centennial, 1846-1946. Canceled on the First Day of issue 8/3/1946.
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Iowa Statehood FDC with cachet. Canceled in Iowa City, Iowa. August 3, 1946. The cachet designed by C. Stephen Anderson. Text: 100 Years of Statehood - IOWA - In the history of the State of Iowa, since it was first explored by the French. It was held by the Spanish, again by the French. It was part of the Louisiana Purchase. In rapid succession it was a part of Indian Territory, Louisiana Territory, Missouri Territory, the Unorganized Territory, Michigan Territory, Wisconsin Territory and Iowa Territory. Iowa was admitted to the Union on December 28,1846. Artist: C. Stephen Anderson. Attractive design. Envelope: 3 5/8" x 6 1/2".
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6.00 |
| #942-30 |
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Iowa Statehood FDC with cachet. Canceled in Iowa City, Iowa. August 3, 1946. The cachet designed by the Artcraft Company. The State Capitol with Text: First Day of Issue. Iowa became the 29th State on Dec. 28, 1946. 100th Anniversary of the Admission of Iowa to Statehood. Envelope: 3 5/8" x 6 1/2".
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6.00 |
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