1989-S 50C Congress, DCAM PR69DCAM 认证号49672635, PCGS号9633

This 1989 Congress Bicentennial Half Dollar, while not exceptional in grade, holds a unique place in my collection due to its special purple holder and label—an unusual feature for PCGS-graded coins. Despite its ordinary condition, this issue remains one of my favorite modern commemoratives. The reverse, featuring the façade of the U.S. Capitol building, is particularly impressive, especially considering it's an early example from the modern commemorative series.

Jaime Hernandez

The 1989-S Congress Dollar was produced to commemorate the bicentennial of the United States Congress.

Obverse: Depicts the Statue of Freedom which is located on top of the Capitol Dome. Below the Statue are the words In God We Trust and Liberty. To the right of the Statue is the date 1789, the first year in which the Federal Congress was formed. To the right is the date 1989, the date in which the coin was released to the public. Below the date is the D mint mark, indicating that the coins were produced at the Denver Mint. Arched above the Statue of Freedom are the words Bicentennial of the Congress.

Reverse: The words United States of America are arched above the Capitol Dome. Encircled around the Capital Dome are 13 stars. The letters WW below the right side of the Capitol Dome are the initials of William Woodward. The letters EZS on the left hand side of the Dome are the initials of Edgar Z. Steever IV. The denomination of the coin Half Dollar, is spelled out towards the lower central portion of the coins design.

Overview: Mint pre-issue price for the 1989-S Congress Proof Half Dollar was $7. Mint regular issue price was $8. Produced under Public Law 100-673.

The Mint also produced a 1989-D Uncirculated Congress half dollar. Additionally, it also produced proof and mint state $5 gold coins commemorating the bicentennial of Congress.