1936 Delaware Tercentenary Commemorative Half Dollar

About This Coin

The 1936 Delaware Tercentenary 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 Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 20,993. This ranks 29th 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 $18K in MS67 CAC grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Carl L. Schmitz.