Coin profile
Reported standard-issue mintage / distribution: 50,028
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1920 Maine Centennial Half Dollar
The story behind this coin
Maine’s centennial coin arrived in 1920, marking a century since separation from Massachusetts. The state seal supplies both its central imagery and its identity: a farmer and seaman flank a shield beneath the North Star. Distribution was handled through Maine channels, and only part of the authorized quantity reached collectors.
Design and symbolism
Obverse: Maine state arms.
Reverse: Commemorative inscription within pine wreath.
Regular issues and mintages
| Regular issue | Mint | Net distribution / collector mintage |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | Issue / series total | 50,028 |
The figures in this 1920 Maine 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.