US 1922 Ulysses S. Grant HALF DOLLAR

The Coin is a Replica

Sku: C-64-0236

The 1922 Ulysses S. Grant Half Dollar is a commemorative coin issued by the United States Mint to honor the 100th anniversary of the birth of Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States and Union General during the Civil War.

Key Features:

• Obverse:

  • Features a portrait of Ulysses S. Grant in military attire, based on a Civil War-era photograph.

  • The inscription includes "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "HALF DOLLAR," and "Ulysses S. Grant."

• Reverse:

  • Depicts the frame house where Grant was born in Point Pleasant, Ohio, with the inscription "BIRTHPLACE OF ULYSSES S. GRANT."

  • Additional text reads "IN GOD WE TRUST" and the date "1822."

• Designer:

  • Created by Laura Gardin Fraser, a renowned sculptor and medalist.

• Specifications:

  • Composition: Alpaka Silver

  • Diameter: 30.6 mm.

  • Weight: 16 grams.

• Historical Context:

  • Authorized by Congress, the coin was minted in both Philadelphia (no mint mark) and San Francisco ("S" mint mark).

  • A special version with a small star above "Grant" on the obverse was also struck, making it a sought-after variant.

  • Proceeds from sales supported preservation efforts for Grant's birthplace and other commemorative activities.

The Grant Half Dollar is cherished by collectors for its historical significance and artistic merit, serving as a tribute to one of the most pivotal figures in American history.