1937 Antietam Anniversary. MS-68 (PCGS). CAC. OGH.An incredibly beautiful, impressively toned Ultra Gem. Both sides display varied hues of orange-copper, steel-blue, deep rose and salmon-pink that yield to brilliance in the center of the obverse. The toning is rich and robust, and seemingly glows from within the surfaces of this satiny coin. A deeply exciting piece that really needs to be seen to be fully appreciated.<p>Struck in 1937 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the famous Civil War battle, this half dollar was designed by William Marks Simpson. Union General George B. McClellan and Confederate General Robert E. Lee grace the obverse of this coin that celebrates what may very well be the bloodiest day in American military history, either at home or abroad; more than 23,000 men were killed, wounded, or declared missing after this one day battle on September 17, 1862.PCGS# 9229. NGC ID: BYF4.PCGS Population: 27; 4 finer (all MS-68+).<p>CAC Population: 20; 0.Ex Larry Shepherd Collection.
