Coin profile
Reported standard-issue mintage / distribution: 2×2 variety: 6,006; plain: 16,014
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1921 Alabama Centennial Half Dollar
The story behind this coin
Delayed beyond Alabama’s actual 1919 centennial, the coin appeared in 1921 with portraits of governors William Bibb and Thomas Kilby. A portion bears a “2X2” emblem identifying Alabama as the twenty-second state. The paired versions turned a single celebration into a two-variety collector issue.
Design and symbolism
Obverse: William Bibb and T. E. Kilby.
Reverse: Alabama state seal and eagle.
Regular issues and mintages
| Regular issue | Mint | Net distribution / collector mintage |
|---|---|---|
| 1921 “2X2” | Philadelphia | 30,000 |
| 1921 plain | Philadelphia | 35,000 |
The figures in this 1921 Alabama Centennial Half Dollar table report the regular collector issues shown for this commemorative. Where sponsors returned unsold coins for melting, the listed quantity reflects net distribution rather than the larger number initially struck.