Mod Comm 50C MS (Set #2)
2008 S BALD EAGLE
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
MODERN COMMEMORATIVES |
| Item Description: |
50C 2008 S BALD EAGLE |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MS 69 |
| Owner: |
Tom Carr |
Owner Comments:
No commemorative half dollars were minted for the four year period from 2004 through 2007. In 2008, a commemorative half dollar was issued to honor the American Bald Eagle. It was the 17th half dollar minted in the "Modern Commemorative" era. The obverse of the 2008-S half dollar features an image of two baby eaglets and an unhatched egg. The reverse features the profile of the eagle "Challenger"(a non-releasable bald eagle that was hand raised by humans after being blown out of its nest as an eaglet) and the American flag.
There were 120,180 uncirculated coins produced. These half dollars are made from 92% copper and 8% nickel. The 2008-S half is quite common in perfect MS70 graded condition.
Ebay auction purchase, 10/13/2014, $25.
2008-S Bald Eagle Commemorative Half Dollar. NGC MS69
Obverse design by Susan Gamble. Sales opened January 15, 2008.