Coin profile
Reported standard-issue mintage / distribution: 100,058
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1918 Illinois Centennial (Lincoln) Half Dollar
The story behind this coin
Illinois used its statehood centennial to honor Abraham Lincoln with a dignified portrait adapted from Andrew O’Connor’s statue. The reverse combines the state seal with a rising sun and the centennial dates. Strong statewide interest gave the issue a much broader distribution than many later local commemoratives.
Design and symbolism
Obverse: Abraham Lincoln.
Reverse: Illinois state seal.
Regular issues and mintages
| Regular issue | Mint | Net distribution / collector mintage |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | Issue / series total | 100,058 |
The figures in this 1918 Illinois Centennial (Lincoln) 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.