1936 Elgin Half Dollar
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- Price realized
- $55,813
- Sold
- Grade
- MS68+
- Auction house
- Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Description
The 1936 Elgin Half Dollar is a commemorative half dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The Philadelphia Mint's net mintage of Elgin half dollars dated 1936 was 20,015. Issued for the centennial of the founding of Elgin, Illinois. The obverse features a bearded pioneer's head in profile with the date 1673, when Louis Jolliet and Jacques Marquette entered what is now Illinois, while the reverse displays a group of pioneers, among them a mother holding a baby, with the word PIONEER above. Designed by Trygve Rovelstad. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9303.
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