1925 Classic Commemorative Fort Vancouver Centennial NGC MS-65 FORT VANCOUVER

1925 Classic Commemorative Fort Vancouver Centennial NGC MS-65 FORT VANCOUVER

History of the 1925 Vancouver Commemorative Half Dollar The Fort Vancouver Centennial half dollar, sometimes called the Fort Vancouver half dollar, is a commemorative fifty-cent piece struck by the United States Bureau of the Mint in 1925. The coin was designed by Laura Gardin Fraser. Its obverse depicts John McLoughlin, who was in charge of Fort Vancouver (present-day Vancouver, Washington) from its construction in 1825 until 1846. From there, he effectively ruled the Oregon Country on behalf of the Hudson's Bay Company. The reverse shows an armed frontiersman standing in front of the fort. Mintage    With a limited mintage of just 14,966 coins, the 1925 Vancouver Commemorative Half Dollar is a scarce and highly sought-after issue. Produced exclusively for the Vancouver event, most examples were distributed to attendees, making high-grade survivors rare and valuable in today's collector market.        NGC Fatty Encased in the iconic NGC "Fatty" holder—an early, robust design from the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation—this coin showcases pristine preservation and authentication. The Fatty slab provides superior protection while highlighting the coin's brilliant white luster and sharp details, appealing to discerning collectors who appreciate vintage grading aesthetics. CAC Stickering Adorned with the prestigious green Certified Acceptance Corporation (CAC) sticker, this example has been rigorously evaluated and deemed superior to the assigned grade. CAC approval signifies exceptional quality, originality, and eye appeal, elevating this Vancouver half dollar to elite status among serious numismatists.