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½ Dollar Arkansas Centennial
1936 year| Silver (.900) | 12.50 g | 30.60 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1936 |
| Value | ½ Dollar = 50 Cents (½ USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 12.50 g |
| Diameter | 30.60 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#79011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
An eagle with wings spread, perched on the rising sun with rays emanating upwards, a geometrical shape in the background with the word “Arkansas” in the centre, amidst an arrangement of stars.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
ARKANSAS
IN GOD WE TRUST
E PLURIBUS UNUM
HALF DOLLAR
1935
Translation:
United States of America
Arkansas
In God we Trust
Out of Many, One
Half Dollar
1935
Engraver: Edward E. Burr
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Amidst the proliferation of different Arkansas Centennial Half Dollar coins issued, a separate version with a new obverse design was issued in 1936. This was made possible through the passage of separate legislation authorizing the issuance of one new design with a maximum mintage of 50,000 pieces. The resulting 1936 Robinson-Arkansas Half Dollar is also notable because it contains a Senator who was living at the time of mintage.The initial production for the Robinson Half Dollar was 25,265 pieces, which were to be distributed by Stack’s. The coins were offered at $1.85 each, but the quantity available failed to sell out and is said to have been sold to dealers in bulk quantities at lower prices in subsequent years. For present-day collectors, the issue remains relatively available since the original issue went mostly into the hands of collectors or dealers.
Authorization: Public Law 74-831
Maximum Authorized Mintage: 50,000
Interesting fact
The Arkansas Centennial half dollar, minted in 1936, features a unique design that showcases the state's history and culture. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was designed by a renowned American sculptor and coin designer, John Ray Sinnock. Sinnock's design features a portrait of a young woman, representing the state of Arkansas, surrounded by symbols of the state's natural resources and industry, such as rice, cotton, and oil. The coin's design was meticulously crafted to showcase the state's rich history and heritage, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 25265 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Dollar (Arkansas Centennial) 1936 coin.
