1921 50C Missouri, 2*4 MS(PCGS#9331)

Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

5545

Grade

MS66

Price

3,782

Lot Description

Attractive iridescent toning that appears as apricot-gray with powder-blue and russet accents on both sides. Particularly vivid colors appear when examined under a light, and the depth of the strike and quality of the surfaces is then revealed. This commemorative half dollar was issued to mark the 100th anniversary of the admission of Missouri into the Union. The authorizing Act of March 4, 1921 allowed for a maximum mintage of 250,000 coins, but in the end only 50,000 pieces were struck, 5,000 with 2x4 in the left obverse field signifying Missouri's status as the 24th state and 45,000 without this added feature. Lagging sales resulted in 29,600 examples of the plain variant being returned to the Mint for remelting, leaving a net mintage of 15,400 pieces for that type. With most survivors grading no finer than MS-64, this premium quality Gem of the scarcer 2x4 variety is sure to catch the eye of advanced commemorative enthusiasts.