1925 Stone Mountain Commemorative Silver Half Dollar

1925 Stone Mountain Commemorative Silver Half Dollar

Own a distinctive piece of early American commemorative coinage with this 1925 Stone Mountain Commemorative Silver Half Dollar, issued to help finance the Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial project in Georgia.

Authorized by Congress in 1924 and struck in 1925 at the Philadelphia Mint, the Stone Mountain Half Dollar was part of the classic United States commemorative coin program. The coin reflects the memorial movements and historical interpretations of the early 20th century, including the controversial commemoration of Confederate leaders.

The coin was designed by renowned American sculptor Gutzon Borglum, who later became best known for his work on the Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

The obverse features equestrian portraits of Confederate generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson, with the inscription STONE MOUNTAIN and the date 1925. Thirteen stars appear above the figures.

The reverse depicts an American eagle perched upon a rocky mountain ledge, accompanied by the inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF DOLLAR, and E PLURIBUS UNUM. Additional inscriptions reference the memorial's purpose and the Southern soldiers it was intended to honor.

The Stone Mountain commemorative was distributed as a fundraising coin for the monument, with sales supported by various organizations, including groups associated with the Lost Cause movement. Its imagery and original purpose remain subjects of historical discussion today.

With an original mintage of 2,310,000 coins, the 1925 Stone Mountain Half Dollar is one of the more widely encountered issues in the classic commemorative series, making it an accessible example of early American commemorative silver coinage.

Struck in 90% silver, this commemorative contains approximately 0.3617 troy ounces of pure silver and offers collectors a combination of historic design, precious-metal content, and a complex chapter of American public memory.

Whether collected as part of a classic commemorative half dollar set, an American history collection, or a broader United States silver coin collection, the 1925 Stone Mountain Half Dollar remains a recognizable issue in American numismatics.

Product Details

• Denomination: Half Dollar ($0.50 USD)

• Year: 1925

• Mint: Philadelphia (No Mint Mark)

• Series: Classic U.S. Commemorative Half Dollars

• Type: Stone Mountain Memorial Commemorative

• Original Mintage: 2,310,000 struck

• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

• Weight: 12.50 grams

• Diameter: 30.6 mm

• Actual Silver Weight (ASW): 0.3617 Troy Ounces

• Designer: Gutzon Borglum

• Obverse: Equestrian portraits of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson

• Reverse: American eagle perched on a rocky ledge with commemorative inscriptions

• Edge: Reeded

• Condition: See product photographs for the exact coin offered

• Quantity: One individual coin

Please Note: This listing is for one specific 1925 Stone Mountain Commemorative Silver Half Dollar. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.