Lexington-Concord Sesquicentennial Half Dollar
Commemorative Coins
- Year of Issue: 1925
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 68-43
Background
The Lexington-Concord Sesquicentennial Half Dollar was released in 1925 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord.
Characteristics
The obverse design features a Minute Man.
The reverse features the old belfry at Lexington.
Obverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- PATRIOT HALF DOLLAR
- CONCORD MINUTEMAN
- IN GOD WE TRUST
Reverse Inscriptions
- LEXINGTON-CONCORD SESQUICENTENNIAL
- OLD BELFRY, LEXINGTON
- 1775-1925
Mint and Mint Mark
Artist Information
- Designer: Chester Beach