1921 Alabama Centennial 2X2 PCGS MS67 1921 Alabama Centennial PCGS MS66
The Alabama and the Alabama 2x2 commemorate the 100th anniversary of Alabama’s induc-
tion into the Union. Alabama, once part of the Territory of Mississippi, became its own territory in 1817 and obtained statehood in December of 1819. Struck more as an after thought than an actual commemoration, the coin was authorized by Congress in the 101st year of Alabama’s statehood. The coins were not actually struck until 1921 or two years after the actual centennial celebrations. Dazzling satiny luster with traces of olive gold patina on portions of both obverse and reverse. Clean obverse devices and mark free fields, with only the slightest indication of the typical weakness in the upper eagle leg. An amazingly mark free specimen that is tied for finest known by either major service with a mere five coins total deemed MS67 with no coins grading finer. The “plain” example is a mostly white example with slightly proof like devices. Evidence of the strong strike, the reverse shows moderate detail in the upper eagle’s leg. Some minute light friction appears on the high points but only visible under magnification and nothing inconsistent with the grade. A flashy specimen with a light patina over the highest points of the coin. 10