Missouri Centennial Half Dollar
Commemorative Coins
- Year of Issue: 1921
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 66-381
Background
The Missouri Centennial Half Dollar was released in 1921 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Missouri’s admission into the Union.
Characteristics
The obverse design features a bust of Daniel Boone wearing his famous coon-skin cap and deer-skin coat.
The reverse features Daniel Boone, with his power horn and rifle, directing the attention of an Indian to the westward course of the white man and the name of the city, Sedalia, where the centennial celebration was held.
Obverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- 1821
- 1921
- HALF DOLLAR
- On some coins, the date appears as 2*4.
Reverse Inscriptions
- MISSOURI CENTENNIAL
- SEDALIA
Mint and Mint Mark
Artist Information
- Designer: Robert Aitken