2026 S Silver Proof Semiquincentennial Half Dollar Enduring Liberty NGC PF70 UC

Enduring Liberty Celebrates America's 250th Anniversary

Commemorate 250 years of the United States with the 2026 S Silver Proof Semiquincentennial Enduring Liberty Half Dollar. Created specifically for the nation's 1776-2026 anniversary, this special one-year half dollar replaces the familiar Kennedy design with a new interpretation of Liberty. Struck at the San Francisco Mint with the "S" mint mark, this Proof coin is composed of 99.9% fine silver and was originally issued as part of the 2026 10-Coin Semiquincentennial Silver Proof Set.

The obverse features a dramatic close-up portrait of the Statue of Liberty, presenting one of America's most recognizable symbols in a bold new format. Liberty is accompanied by the inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "1776-2026," and "IN GOD WE TRUST," along with the "S" mint mark. The special design was created exclusively for the Semiquincentennial year, giving the 2026 half dollar a distinctive place within modern U.S. coinage.

Passing the Torch of Liberty to a New Generation

The reverse continues the Enduring Liberty theme through an image of Liberty's torch being passed from one hand to another, symbolizing the responsibility of carrying the nation's ideals forward to future generations. Surrounding the torch are the words "Knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty," a quotation associated with James Madison that reinforces the design's focus on preserving liberty through knowledge.

The inscriptions "E PLURIBUS UNUM" and "HALF DOLLAR" complete the reverse. Paired with the Statue of Liberty portrait on the obverse, the two sides create a unified anniversary design that looks both backward to the nation's founding and forward to the generations responsible for continuing its ideals.

From the 2026 10-Coin Semiquincentennial Silver Proof Set

This individual half dollar originates from the 2026 10-Coin Semiquincentennial Silver Proof Set. All 10 coins in the original set were struck at the San Francisco Mint, while the dime, five quarters, and Enduring Liberty Half Dollar were produced in 99.9% fine silver. The Enduring Liberty Half Dollar itself contains 0.399 troy oz. of silver and features the carefully prepared surfaces of a U.S. Mint Proof strike.

Removed from the complete set for individual certification, this half dollar has been encapsulated by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) and graded PF70 Ultra Cameo (UC). It is presented with the patriotic America 250 Label, featuring a red, white, and blue 250th anniversary motif that complements the coin's historic 1776-2026 theme.

NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo Certification

The PF70 Ultra Cameo certification adds another level of distinction to this anniversary issue. PF70 represents the highest numeric grade on the NGC grading scale, while the Ultra Cameo designation recognizes the coin's deeply mirrored fields and heavily frosted devices, creating bold contrast across both sides of the Proof coin.

With its one-year Enduring Liberty design, 99.9% fine silver composition, connection to the 10-Coin Silver Proof Set, NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo certification, and America 250 Label, this 2026-S half dollar brings together several defining elements of the United States Semiquincentennial coin program in one certified piece.

Product Highlights

• 2026-S Semiquincentennial Enduring Liberty Half Dollar
• Special one-year 1776-2026 anniversary design
• Struck at the San Francisco Mint with the "S" mint mark
• Originally issued in the 2026 10-Coin Semiquincentennial Silver Proof Set
• Struck in 99.9% fine silver
• Contains 0.399 troy oz. of silver
• Obverse features a close-up portrait of the Statue of Liberty
• Reverse symbolizes the passing of Liberty's torch to a new generation
• NGC certified PF70 Ultra Cameo
• Features the patriotic America 250 Label