Description:
Offered here is a beautifully preserved and historically rich silver commemorative: the 1946 Iowa Centennial Half Dollar, certified by NGC as MS64. Issued to mark the 100th anniversary of Iowa’s statehood, this mid-20th-century commemorative features sharp details, frosty luster, and classic symbolism — a must-have for collectors of state-themed and postwar commemoratives.
Specifications:
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Denomination: Half Dollar
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Year of Issue: 1946
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Mint: Philadelphia (no mintmark)
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Series: Iowa Centennial (One-Year Type)
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Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
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Diameter: 30.6 mm
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Weight: 12.5 grams
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Grade: MS64
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Certification: NGC
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Holder: NGC-certified slab
Highlights:
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Certified MS64 by NGC – brilliant luster, sharp strike, and minimal contact marks
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Struck to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Iowa’s statehood (1846–1946)
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Obverse features the Old Stone Capitol in Iowa City
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Reverse displays the Iowa state seal with eagle and motto
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One-year commemorative issue with a low distribution to the public
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Popular among collectors for its postwar symbolism and clean design
Historical Note:
The 1946 Iowa Centennial Half Dollar was authorized to celebrate a century of Iowa’s statehood. Unique among classic commemoratives, the entire mintage was distributed directly to Iowa residents and organizations, making this issue a local treasure with national historical significance.
Designed by Adam Pietz, the coin reflects Iowa’s early governance and enduring state pride. Unlike many earlier commemoratives, the Iowa issue was minted in strictly limited quantities and never continued beyond the centennial year, making it a favorite among collectors of one-year types and Midwest Americana.
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