1937 Roanoke Half Dollar
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- Price realized
- $46,000
- Sold
- Grade
- MS68
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1937 Roanoke Half Dollar is a commemorative half dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The Philadelphia Mint's net mintage of Roanoke half dollars dated 1937 was 29,030. Struck in 1937 to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the establishment of the Roanoke Island colony in 1587 — the famous 'Lost Colony' that vanished without a trace. The obverse features a bust of Sir Walter Raleigh facing left, who sponsored the English expeditions to Roanoke Island in the 1580s, while the reverse displays Eleanor Dare holding her infant daughter Virginia Dare, the first English child born in the New World, in 1587. Designed by William Marks Simpson. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9367. The Lost Colony disappeared between 1587 and 1590, leaving only the word CROATOAN carved on a post.
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