1925 California Jubilee Half Dollar--Higher grade-Toner. Net mintage of 86,394

Description: This coin looks untouched and original. Study Photos The 1925 California Jubilee Half Dollar was struck in commemoration of the state’s 75th anniversary. The San Francisco Citizen’s Advisory committee, headed by future mayor Angelo J. Rossi, was the organization which spearheaded the push for the production of the coin. At the time, commemoratives were already beginning to become a sore point for Mint officials. In fact, the coin might not have even been made at all had it not been for President Calvin Coolidge personally endorsing two separate commemoratives for Vermont. The California Jubilee Commemorative was slipped into the bill for those two coins, which passed on February 24, 1925. The committee then set to work finding a designer for the coin. They eventually asked local well-renowned sculptor Jo Mora to design a coin that would help capture the spirit of the state’s Diamond Jubilee. He employed two symbolic motifs: a Gold Rush prospector for the obverse and a grizzly bear on the reverse. An interesting touch that Mora made was to ensure that the fields of the coin remained unpolished, leaving the boldly textured surface just as it was on the sculptor’s model. The Congressional act authorizing the coin specified a maximum mintage of 300,000 pieces. Yet only 150,000 coins were actually struck and released. In the end, 63,606 pieces remained unsold, and were eventually melted, leaving a net mintage of 86,394. It remains a very popular issue to this day. Examples are common from the circulated grades up through 65, with 66s being tougher to locate and 67s scarce. Pieces in 68 or higher are extremely rare. Color and luster vary with the California halves. Some examples are blast white and lustrous while others exhibit exceptionally colorful toning. With the California halves, there is virtually something for everyone. Reasonable Offers will be considered Items in photos are the items you will receive. Unless Certified: Grades and condition mentioned are of my own opinion. I've been collecting coins and paper money for 50+ years. I feel I have a pretty good eye for it, but still not a professional. Study photos to make your own determination. This coin will be shipped via insured USPS Ground Advantage Mail with delivery confirmation and tracking. Every order is professionally packaged and shipped with care and respect to ensure a timely and safe arrival. Please no international buyer All orders are shipped within 1 business day of being placed. Please allow 3-5 business days for your order to be delivered. Thank you! Weekends and holidays are not included as business days; however, most items that are purchased by 10 PM on Friday Will ship by noon Saturday PaymentFull payment is due once the item is purchased. Please contact me if you have any questions. TermsMy coins are guaranteed authentic. Please no international buyers. Email me with any questions.

Price: 195 USD

Location: Savanna, Illinois

End Time: 2025-01-31T23:51:13.000Z

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