1936 Albany Commemorative Half Dollar, 50C PCGS MS 67

Description: CoinAlbany Half Dollar CommemorativeYear1936MintPhiladelphiaGraded byPCGSGradeMS 67SKU49867772.DDINotesProduct Details:This is a PCGS graded coin. You will receive the coin pictured. You are purchasing an 1936 Classic 50C Commemorative graded PCGS MS 67. This lovely and alluring coin has rich original silver color on both sides, with sharp and vivid detail that is easy to ascertain.Coin Features:PCGS graded MS 67Known as a Classic 50C CommemorativeObverse: Beaver with a maple branch.Reverse: Colonial Governor Sir Thomas Dongan presenting a charter to Peter Schuyler, Albany’s first mayor, and Robert Livingston. An eagle in flight appears above the scene. Albany Commemorative Half Dollar (1936) The 1936 Albany Half Dollar was issued to mark the 250th anniversary that a charter was granted to the city of Albany, New York. The designs for the coin are viewed favorably by collectors, particularly the obverse which features a beaver gnawing on a maple branch. The designer of the coin Gertrude Lathrop had a live beaver in her studio at the time the coin was being designed. Despite a request for a maximum authorized mintage of 10,000 pieces, the legislation set the issue at 25,000 pieces, which were all struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The coins were distributed by the Albany Dongan Charter Coin Committee for $2 each. At the time the coins were being released, the public’s enthusiasm for commemorative coin issues had faded, amidst the flood of new issues and certain abuses of the program. Sales progressed more slowly than expected and remained on sale for more than six years. At this point, the remaining quantity was returned for melting. The net distribution for the issue was 17,671.This is an excellent coin to add to your collection.

Price: 749.99 USD

Location: Houston, Texas

End Time: 2024-10-06T20:18:10.000Z

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