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1936 Cleveland Half Dollar

Strike Type
1936 (P) Classic Commemoratives coin

Coin Details

Year
1936
Denomination
Classic Commemoratives
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Classic Silver Commemoratives (1892-1954)
Designer
Brenda Putnam
Mintage
50,030
Composition
90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight
12.5g
Diameter
30.6mm
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$43,200
Sold
Grade
MS68
Auction house
Stack's Bowers

Description

The 1936 Cleveland Half Dollar is a commemorative half dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The Philadelphia Mint's net mintage of Cleveland half dollars dated 1936 was 50,030. Struck in 1936 to coincide with the Great Lakes Exposition held in Cleveland, Ohio. The obverse features a bust of Moses Cleaveland facing left, the founder of the city of Cleveland in 1796, while the reverse displays a compass rose with a map of the Great Lakes region and nine stars representing the states bordering the Great Lakes. Designed by Brenda Putnam. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9288.

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