1936 Columbia South Carolina Sesquicentennial Commemorative Half Dollar
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About This Coin
The 1936 Columbia South Carolina Sesquicentennial Commemorative Half Dollar is a United States cent from the Classic Silver Commemoratives (1892-1954) series — 18th of 30 years in the series. In 1936, coins were struck at the Denver, Philadelphia, and San Francisco Mints with a combined mintage of 25,023. This ranks 38th of 80 years by total mintage, below the series median of 26,967. The obverse features designs varying by commemorative issue, each authorized by an individual act of Congress and the reverse displays designs varying by commemorative issue. Struck during the Great Depression, when mintages dropped sharply and the United States abandoned the gold standard in 1933. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Produced 3 years after the celebrated 1933 key date. A notable auction result reached $26K in MS68 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by A. Wolfe Davidson.
