1922 Grant Memorial Silver Half Dollar Extra Fine

Product Description

Struck in 1922 to honor the centennial anniversary of Civil War Union General and 18th President, Ulysses S. Grant's birth, proceeds raised from the sale of this 90% silver half dollar would help fund several memorial projects planned in his honor. Two types were issued: the first struck with a star near the bust of Grant resulted in less than 4,300 pieces; the subsequent no-star version's mintage of 67,405 made up the bulk of the total output. The stalwart portrait of Grant is based on a photograph by Matthew Brady, while the reverse depicts the simple log home where Grant was born in Point Pleasant, Ohio. We offer the more affordable no-star type in Extra Fine quality.