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1935 Boone Half dollar MS DDO, FS-101 Values
Details
The 1935 Boone half dollars mark the continuation of a commemorative series honoring the 200th anniversary of American explorer and folk hero Daniel Boone, who was born in 1734 and helped settle the lands to be known as Kentucky. The Boone half dollar was designed by Augustus Lukeman and was minted over the course of five years, beginning in 1934.
With a mintage of 10,010, the production of Philadelphia-minted 1935 Boone half dollars was twice as large as the Denver and San Francisco examples at 5,005 each, and the Philly issue remains the most common of these today. Most are encountered in various uncirculated grades, mainly in the MS63-66 range. Examples grading MS67 or higher are rare, though the majority of 1935 Boone half dollars exhibit decent luster and overall eye appeal.
This coin is made of 90% silver; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $26.36
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
10,010
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1892-1954
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Boone
Variety 2:
DDO, FS-101
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
12.5 gr
Weight:
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3617 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30.6 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Augustus Lukeman
Obverse Designer:
Augustus Lukeman
Reverse Designer:
Augustus Lukeman
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