1936 Daniel Boone Bicentennial Commemorative Half Dollar
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About This Coin
The 1936 Daniel Boone Bicentennial Commemorative Half Dollar is a United States half dollar from the Classic Silver Commemoratives (1892-1954) series. The net mintage of Daniel Boone Bicentennial half dollars dated 1936 was 22,023, struck at the Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco Mints. 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. Designed by Augustus Lukeman.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(3)
1936 (D) Boone Half Dollar
1936 (S) Boone Half Dollar
1936 Boone Half Dollar
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