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Important 1937 Antietam Half MS68

1937 50C Antietam MS68 NGC. CAC. The Battle of Antietam (or Sharpsburg, as it was commonly called in the South), fought on Sept. 17, 1862, was the "bloodiest day of the Civil War," with almost 23,000 dead and wounded. The 1937 Antietam half dollar commemorates the 75th anniversary of that battle. This essentially pristine and beautifully toned example offers deep cherry-red, amber-gold, mint-green, and maroon patina dispersed on both sides. Census: 17 in 68, 2 finer (3/09).(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# BYF4, PCGS# 9229, GSID# 10223)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 12.50 grams
ASW: 0.40oz
Mintage: 18,028


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Auction Dates
Apr-May, 2009
29th-3rd Wednesday-Sunday
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