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

Weight12.5g
Diameter30.6mm
CompositionSilver (.900)
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Value50 Cents

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