1938 Texas Independence Centennial Commemorative Half Dollar

About This Coin

The 1938 Texas Independence Centennial Commemorative Half Dollar is a United States half dollar from the Classic Silver Commemoratives (1892-1954) series. The net mintage of Texas Independence Centennial half dollars dated 1938 was 11,369, struck at the Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco Mints. The obverse features designs varying by commemorative issue, each authorized by an individual act of Congress and the reverse displays designs varying by commemorative issue. Struck during the Great Depression, when mintages dropped sharply and the United States abandoned the gold standard in 1933. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Designed by Pompeo Coppini.