1936 Cincinnati Half Dollar
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Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $55,813
- Sold
- Grade
- MS67+
- Auction house
- Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Description
The 1936 Cincinnati Half Dollar is a commemorative half dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The Philadelphia Mint's net mintage of Cincinnati half dollars dated 1936 was 5,005. Issued in 1936 to honor Cincinnati's role as a center of American music and culture. The obverse features a bust of Stephen Foster facing right, the famous American songwriter known as the 'Father of American Music', while the reverse displays a female figure representing Music, kneeling and playing a lyre, with the inscription CINCINNATI. Designed by Constance Ortmayer. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9283. The Cincinnati Half Dollar is collected as a PDS set, with 5,005 pieces struck at each mint.
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