½ Dollar (Columbia Sesquicentennial) , United States
1936
Obverse
Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
Inside a circle stands the figure of Justice between The Capitol buildings of 1786 and 1936. Below there is the mintmark. Legend is outside the circle
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF THE CAPITAL COLUMBIA SOUTH CAROLINA LIBERTY 1786 1936
Engravers:
Abraham Wolfe Davidson
Reverse
Description:
A palmetto tree surrounded by 13 stars
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA HALF DOLLAR E-PLURIBUS-UNUM IN GOD WE TRUST
Engravers:
Abraham Wolfe Davidson
Specifications
Categories
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Year1936
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