Coin profile
Reported standard-issue mintage / distribution: 28,142
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1927 Vermont Sesquicentennial Half Dollar
The story behind this coin
Vermont marked the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Bennington with a portrait of militia leader Ira Allen and a catamount, long used as a symbol of the independent Green Mountain spirit. The coin was sold during the anniversary year, but demand did not absorb the full authorization.
Design and symbolism
Obverse: Ira Allen.
Reverse: Catamount.
Regular issues and mintages
| Regular issue | Mint | Net distribution / collector mintage |
|---|---|---|
| 1927 | Issue / series total | 28,142 |
The figures in this 1927 Vermont Sesquicentennial 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.