1936-D U.S. 50¢ - Texas Independence Centennial Half Dollar - NGC MS67+ (CAC)
- Grading Service: Numismatic Guaranty Corporation - NGC
- Grade: Mint State 67 Plus - MS67+
- Certification: 4674143-013
- Country: United States
- Type: Non-Circulating Coin
- Years: 1934-1938
- Mint: United States Mint - Denver (1906-Date)
- Denomination: 50 Cents = 1/2 Dollar
- Currency: United States Dollar (1785-Date)
- Composition: .900 Silver
- Diameter: 30.6mm
- Weight: 12.5g
- Edge: Reeded
- Mintage: 9,039
- Obverse: Depicts an Eagle sitting on a branch in front of the Lone Star, the symbol of Texas. At the top right of the star it reads IN GOD WE TRUST, and to the left of the star it reads E PLURIBUS UNUM. Over the star it reads UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, and at the bottom it reads HALF DOLLAR
- Reverse: Depicts the goddess Victory spreading her wings over the Alamo. It also depicts Sam Houston on her left and Stephen F. Austin on her right. The Six Flags of Texas fly above her head. Under her it reads REMEMBER THE ALAMO. Over Sam Houston, Victory, and Stephen F. Austin it reads THE TEXAS INDEPENDENCE CENTENNIAL
- Reference: KM# 167
- Commemorative Issue: Texas Independence Centennial
This issue commemorated the independence of Texas in 1836. The first of several dates was offered in 1934. The later dates were struck at all three mints. The models were prepared by Pompeo Coppini. The reverse shows the kneeling figure of winged Victory, and on each side, medallions with portraits of General Sam Houston and Stephen Austin, founders of the Republic State of Texas. The large five-pointed star behind the eagle on the obverse carries out the Lone Star tradition.
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