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US 50 cents commemorative coins
Columbia, South Carolina Sesquicentennial half dollar
Code : KM# 178
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Reverse
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General
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NameColumbia, South Carolina Sesquicentennial half dollar
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CodeKM# 178
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StatusReference
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CountryUnited States
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Denomination50
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Unitcent
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Year1936
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CatalogKRAUSE
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Catalog NoKM# 178
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Content
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TypeCommemorative
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SeriesEarly United States commemorative coins | 50 Cents Silver (1892-1954)
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Obverse legendCOLUMBIA SOUTH CAROLINA | SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF THE CAPITAL | 1786 | 1936| LIBERTY
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Reverse legendUNITED STATES OF AMERICA | HALF DOLLAR | E PLURBUS UNUM | IN GOD WE TRUST
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EdgeReeded
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Parametres
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ShapeRound
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OrientationCoin (180°)
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MaterialSilver
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Fineness900
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Weight12.5
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Diameter30.61
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Thickness2.15
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Issue period1936
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Description
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Description
The Columbia, South Carolina Sesquicentennial Half Dollar was released in 1936 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the city’s founding as the state capital.
The obverse design features a figure of Justice with scales and a sword is flanked by images of the original and present capitol buildings.
The reverse features a palmetto tree, with oak and ribbon binding stars at the base, a symbol of South Carolina. An additional 13 stars encircle the tree.
Mint: Denver, Philadelphia, San Francisco
Mintage:
1936 - 9 007
1936D - 8 009
1936S - 8 007
Designer: A. Wolfe Davidson
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