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1934 Texas Half Dollar

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1934

Denomination

Classic Commemoratives

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Classic Silver Commemoratives (1892-1954)

Designer

Pompeo Coppini

Mintage

61,463

Composition

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Weight

12.5g

Diameter

30.6mm

Edge

Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized: $18,400
Sold: 1 August 2004
Grade: MS68
Auction house: Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1934 Texas Half Dollar is a commemorative half dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The Philadelphia Mint's net mintage of Texas half dollars dated 1934 was 61,463. Authorized in 1934 to celebrate the centennial of Texas independence from Mexico in 1836. The obverse features an eagle perched in front of the Lone Star of Texas, while the reverse displays the winged goddess Victory holding the Alamo and an olive branch, with portraits of Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin beside her. Designed by Pompeo Coppini. The first year of issue, struck only at the Philadelphia Mint with 61,463 pieces. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9381. The Texas Centennial Half Dollar was struck from 1934 to 1938, at the Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco Mints from 1935.