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Richly Toned 1937 Antietam Half
A Fabulous MS68 Example

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 defect-free 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 (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)

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

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 12.50 grams
ASW: 0.3617oz
Mintage: 18,028


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
Apr-May, 2010
28th-2nd Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 12
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on Apr 29, 2010 for: $4,312.50
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