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Missouri Centennial Half Dollar

Commemorative Coins
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1921 Missouri Commemorative Half Dollar Obverse 1921 Missouri Commemorative Half Dollar Obverse
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1921 Missouri Commemorative Half Dollar Reverse 1921 Missouri Commemorative Half Dollar Reverse
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.

Recipient Organization

Public Law 66-381 did not specify a recipient organization.

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, a privy mark "2*4" appears, with a star between the numerals two and four.

Reverse Inscriptions

  • MISSOURI CENTENNIAL
  • SEDALIA

Mint and Mint Mark

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