Maine Centennial half dollar
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Maine Centennial half dollar
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The Maine Centennial half dollar is a commemorative coin struck in 1920 by the United States Bureau of the Mint, in honor of the anniversary of Maine's admission to the Union on March 15, 1820. It was sculpted by Anthony de Francisci, following sketches by artist Harry Cochrane, from Monmouth, Maine. Officials in Maine wanted a commemorative half dollar to circulate as an advertisement for the centennial of the state's admission to the Union, and of the planned celebrations. A bill to allow suc
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1920 US commemorative coin
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maine_Centennial_half_dollar
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2024-04-26T22:35:23Z
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