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½ Dollar Hudson
1935 year| Silver (.900) | 12.5 g | 30.6 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1935 |
| Value | ½ Dollar = 50 Cents (½ USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#6482 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Henry Hudson’s ship, the Half Moon. A somewhat cartoonish crescent moon appears to the left, implying the name of the ship.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
IN GOD WE TRUST
HUDSON
HALF DOLLAR
Engraver: Chester Beach
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Hudson Sesquicentennial Half Dollar was issued to celebrate the 150th anniversary of a small community in New York, named for the famous explorer Henry Hudson. The issue became another source of controversy after seemingly few of the coins were offered for sale directly to the public. The majority of the coins were sold to dealers who resold them at inflated prices.Hudson, New York had just 14,000 residents at the time, so it seemed unusual to issue a commemorative coin for the anniversary of its founding. Coins were generally issued for occasions of national importance, but this classification became increasingly broad within this era. A small mintage of just 10,000 pieces was indicated within the authorizing legislation.
The designs for the coin were prepared by Chester Beach, who earlier had designed the 1923 Monroe Half Dollar and 1935 Lexington-Concord Half Dollar.
Authorization: Public Law 74-48
Interesting fact
The 1935 Hudson Half Dollar is a non-circulating coin that was minted to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of New York City. It was designed by sculptor Gilroy Roberts and features an image of Henry Hudson's ship, the Halve Maen, on the obverse, and a portrait of Hudson on the reverse. The coin was made of silver (.900) and weighs 12.5 grams. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with some mintage varieties selling for thousands of dollars.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 10008 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Dollar (Hudson) 1935 coin.
