1936 Wisconsin Half Dollar
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- Price realized
- $35,000
- Sold
- Grade
- MS68
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1936 Wisconsin Half Dollar is a commemorative half dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The Philadelphia Mint's net mintage of Wisconsin half dollars dated 1936 was 25,015. Issued in 1936 to commemorate the centennial of Wisconsin's establishment as a territory in 1836, twelve years before achieving statehood. The obverse features a badger standing on a log, representing the 'Badger State,' with a pickaxe and pile of lead ore symbolizing Wisconsin's mining heritage, while the reverse displays the territorial coat of arms of Wisconsin featuring an arm holding a pickaxe above a pile of lead ore, with the territorial motto CIVILIZE AND IMPROVE. Designed by David Parson. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9447.
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