Why purchase this 2014-S commemorative proof half dollar honoring the National Baseball Hall of Fame?
The U.S. Mint's Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Half Dollar Proof is the world's first domed coin produced from an alloy of non-precious metals by a national Mint. The uniquely shaped coin was issued in 2014 as a tribute to the 75th Anniversary of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Struck at the San Francisco Mint from a composition of 91.67% copper and 8.33% nickel, final mintage of the 2014-S Baseball Hall of Fame half dollar proof coin is reported to be 249,049.
Sensational Curved Baseball Themed Design
The concave obverse surface features a design by Cassie McFarland which was engraved by Don Everhart. The image illustrates the interior of a baseball glove, with "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST" and "2014" inscribed in the palm.
The distinctive seam stitches of a baseball curve across the coin's domed surface. Designed and engraved by Don Everhart, the inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," "HALF DOLLAR" and the "S" Mint mark are cleverly incorporated into the image.
Virtually Flawless Proof 69
This 2014-S National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Half Dollar Proof coin was submitted to Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) for review. Determined to be superbly struck, in nearly perfect Proof 69 condition, the domed coin is presented in a labeled NGC protective holder.
This impressively graded dome-shaped 2014-S Commemorative Half Dollar Proof coin honoring the Baseball Hall of Fame's 75th Anniversary will make a fantastic addition to your collection!
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