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1936 Gettysburg 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
Frank Vittor
Mintage
26,928
Composition
90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight
12.5g
Diameter
30.6mm
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$48,875
Sold
Grade
MS68
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1936 Gettysburg Half Dollar is a commemorative half dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The Philadelphia Mint's net mintage of Gettysburg half dollars dated 1936 was 26,928. Struck in 1936 to commemorate the 73rd anniversary of the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg, the bloodiest battle of the Civil War and the turning point of the conflict. The obverse features conjoined busts of a Union and Confederate soldier facing left, symbolizing reconciliation between the North and South, while the reverse displays two shields representing the Union and Confederate armies, separated by a double-bladed fasces symbolizing reunion and national strength. Designed by Frank Vittor. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9305.

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