1936 Rhode Island Half Dollar
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- Price realized
- $9,200
- Sold
- Grade
- MS68
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1936 Rhode Island Half Dollar is a commemorative half dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The Philadelphia Mint's net mintage of Rhode Island half dollars dated 1936 was 20,013. Struck in 1936 to mark the 300th anniversary of the founding of Rhode Island by Roger Williams in 1636. The obverse features roger Williams being greeted by a Native American as Williams arrives at the shore of Narragansett Bay in a canoe, founding the colony of Rhode Island in 1636, while the reverse displays an anchor and shield with thirteen stars, adapted from the Rhode Island state seal. Designed by Arthur Graham Carey & John Howard Benson. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9363. Produced in sets from the Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco Mints, the Rhode Island Half Dollar celebrates the founding of Rhode Island by Roger Williams.
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