½ Dollar First Flight Centennial

Features

Country United States
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 2003
Value 1/2 Dollar = 50 Cents (0.50 USD)
Currency Dollar (1785-date)
Composition Copper-nickel clad copper
Weight 11.34 g
Diameter 30.61 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
References KM# 348
  • Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248979.
  • Thomas Michael (editor), Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700 (7th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248573.
  • Thomas Michael (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800 (7th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440247064.
  • Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900 (9th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248955.
  • Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000 (47th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248962.

Commemorative issue

First Flight Centennial

Obverse

Wright Monument at Kitty Hawk

Lettering:
LIBERTY
IN GOD
WE TRUST
WRIGHT MONUMENT
2003

Engraver: John M. Mercanti

John M. Mercanti is an American sculptor and engraver. He was the twelfth Chief Engraver of the United States Mint until his retirement in late 2010.

Reverse

Wright Flyer in flight

Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS
UNUM
HALF
DOLLAR

Engraver: Donna Weaver

Donna Weaver, originally from North Kentucky, studied sculpting, painting and print making at the Art Academy of Cincinnati, and graduated in 1966.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
2003 P 57,122 15.90 46%
2003 P 109,710 18.90 74% Proof

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