Iowa Centennial Half Dollar
Commemorative Coins
- Year of Issue: 1946
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 79-612
Background
The Iowa Centennial Half Dollar was released in 1946 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Iowa statehood.
Characteristics
The obverse design features the first stone capitol building at Iowa City.
The reverse features the Iowa State Seal of an eagle with wings spread outward, holding a large ribbon with the words 'Our Liberties Our Rights We Prize and Will Maintain.'
Obverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- THE OLD STONE CAPITOL IOWA CITY
- LIBERTY
- HALF DOLLAR
Reverse Inscriptions
- IOWA STATEHOOD CENTENNIAL
- 1846-1946
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
- OUR LIBERTIES OUR RIGHTS WE PRIZE AND WILL MAINTAIN
Mint and Mint Mark
Artist Information
- Designer: Adam Pietz