1965 Martha Washington Commemorative Half Dollar Coin just $15.00. In order to test various metallic compositions for their suitability as a replacement for the 90% silver, 10% copper composition then in use for the Roosevelt Dime, Washington Quarter, and Kennedy Half Dollar, the United States Mint prepared a new test design early in 1965. The work of Edward R. Grove, the obverse depicts a bust of Martha Washington facing right, her name spelled out in the lower right field. The word VIRGINIA is at the upper border and the date 1759 is below. The reverse was designed by Philip Fowler and Mount Vernon is the central element. The word MOUNT VERNON is below and the inscription HOME OF THE WASHINGTON FAMILY is around the periphery.The Mint prepared Dime, Quarter, and Half Dollar dies with this Martha Washington design and used them to deliver experimental pieces on planchets of several different compositions These coins are a great symbol of American history! 
♠ These commemoratives are not an official government issue, but are privately minted issues. While these commemoratives are not solid silver or gold they are clad in the purest form of these precious metals making these commemoratives amongst the highest quality collectables. These make a great gift or addition to your collection! Each commemorative comes in a sealed plastic snap case, a Mylar Coin flip or a Ziploc baggie to protect it.