½ Dollar Texas Independence
| Silver (.900) | 12.5 g | 30.6 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1934-1938 |
| 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#10327 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 39% |
Reverse
Victory", winged and draped, holding an olive branch in her right hand, and resting her left hand on what represents the Alamo.
In a band above the figure's head, the word "LIBERTÉ" appears. In the same area are shown the six flags of Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederacy and the United States, designating key periods in Texas history.
Medallion portraits of General Sam Houston, first president of the independent Republic of Texas, and Stephen F. Austin, one of the state's founders, appear in the left and right fields of the coin. Their names are also presented in very small letters.
Circular legend: "Centennial of Texas Independence" and "Remember the Alamo".
The designer's initials (PC) are placed at the right base of the Alamo and the anniversary dates 1836-1936, below. The workshop marks are located below the Victory's left knee.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE TEXAS INDEPENDENCE CENTENNIAL
REMEMBER THE ALAMO 1836 1936
Engraver: Pompeo Coppini
Interesting fact
The Texas Independence Half Dollar, minted from 1934 to 1938, was designed by sculptor and medallist, Gilroy Roberts. The coin features an image of the Alamo on the obverse (front) side, and on the reverse (back) side, it depicts a map of Texas with a star marking the location of the Alamo. This coin was produced to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Texas' independence from Mexico.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 61463 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1935 | 9996 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1935 D | 10007 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1935 S | 10008 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 | 8911 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 D | 9039 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 S | 9055 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1937 | 6571 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1937 D | 6605 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1937 S | 6637 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1938 | 3780 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1938 D | 3775 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1938 S | 3814 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Dollar (Texas Independence) 1934-1938 coin.
