United States 1918 half dollar KM-143

This commemorative was issued to honor the centennial of the statehood of Illinois and her favorite son, Abraham Lincoln. The net mintage suggests that it sold well and it is among the more affordable commemoratives today, a century later.

Recorded Mintage: 100,058.

Specification: 0.900 fine silver, 192.9 grains (12.50 grams), Diameter: 30.61 mm (1.205 in), reeded edge. Net Weight: .36169 ounce ASW.

Catalog reference: KM 143.

Source:

• Alexander, David T., Coin World Comprehensive Catalog & Encyclopedia of United States Coins, Sidney, OH: Amos Press, 1995.
• Breen, Walter H., Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia of U. S. and Colonial Coins, New York: Doubleday, 1987.
• Slabaugh, Arlie R., United States Commemorative Coinage, 2nd Ed.," Racine, WI: Whitman Publishing, 1975.

Link to:

• 1918 cent
• 1918-D cent
• 1918-S cent
• 1918-D 5 cents
• 1920 half dollar, Pilgrim Tercentary
• Coins and currency dated 1918
• return to United States Commemorative Coins, 1892-1954