Description:
Offered here is a gem-quality example of the 1925 Lexington–Concord Sesquicentennial Half Dollar, certified MS65 by NGC. This early silver commemorative was issued to honor the 150th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord — the opening engagements of the American Revolutionary War. With brilliant surfaces and sharp detail, this high-grade example is perfect for both silver commemorative specialists and collectors of American history.
Denomination: Half Dollar
Year of Issue: 1925
Mint: Philadelphia (no mintmark)
Series: Lexington–Concord Sesquicentennial
Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Diameter: 30.6 mm
Weight: 12.5 grams
Grade: MS65
Certification: NGC
Holder: NGC-certified slab
Highlights:
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Certified NGC MS65 – a gem-grade example with frosty luster and excellent eye appeal
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Commemorates the 150th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution
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Obverse depicts the Minuteman statue in Lexington, Massachusetts
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Reverse features the Buckman Tavern, a historic meeting site for militia leaders
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Popular among collectors of early U.S. silver commemoratives and Revolutionary War history
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Scarce in MS65 and above with limited population
Historical Note:
Authorized by Congress and struck in 1925, the Lexington–Concord Half Dollar marked the sesquicentennial of the first military engagements of the American Revolution. The design, by Chester Beach, celebrates the courage of colonial militia and the legacy of American independence.
The obverse features Daniel Chester French’s famous Minuteman statue, while the reverse presents the Buckman Tavern, where militia gathered before facing British troops. Issued only for one year and sold primarily at the celebration in Massachusetts, this coin holds both patriotic and numismatic significance.
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