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½ Dollar Maryland
1934 year| Silver (.900) | 12.50 g | 30.6 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1934 |
| Value | ½ Dollar = 50 Cents (½ USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 12.50 g |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#77060 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
The reverse of the coin features the coat of arms of Marlyland. A small banner beneath includes the motto “Fatti Maschii Parole Femine”, which translates to “Deeds are manly, words womanly.”
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Maryland Tercentenary
1634-1934
Engraver: Hans K. Schuler
Edge
Reeded
Comment
► 0.3617 oz weight SilverAfter several years lacking new commemorative coins, the 1934 Maryland Tercentenary Half Dollar was issued to mark the 300th anniversary of English colonists arriving in Maryland. The colonists were sponsored by Cecil Calvert, or Lord Baltimore, who is depicted on the obverse of the coin.
The authorized mintage for the 1934 Maryland Half Dollar was a modest 25,000 pieces. The entire mintage was struck and distributed by the Maryland Tercentenary Commission. After conducting initial sales at $1 per coin, bulk quantities were made available at discounted prices, until the entire mintage was sold.
The Maryland Tercentenary Half Dollar is almost always encountered with a flat strike or friction at the highest points of the obverse portrait. This makes attractive, gem examples difficult to locate.
Authorization: Public Law 73-215
Maximum Authorized Mintage: 25,000, plus 15 assay coins.
Interesting fact
The 1934 Maryland ½ Dollar is a non-circulating coin made of silver (.900) and weighs 12.50g. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the founding of the state of Maryland. It features a design depicting the Old Maryland State House in Annapolis, where the state's founders gathered to sign the Maryland Charter in 1634. The coin was produced in limited quantities and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 25015 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Dollar (Maryland) 1934 coin.
