Rare 1918 Illinois Centennial Half Dollar Sells for $17,400 at Auction

The 1918 Illinois Centennial Half Dollar is a historic U.S. commemorative coin issued to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Illinois’ statehood. Commonly known as the Lincoln-Illinois Half Dollar, this coin features Abraham Lincoln, one of Illinois’ most famous historical figures, on the front side (obverse). It was created after the Illinois Centennial Commission pushed for … Read more