½ Dollar Wisconsin Territorial 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 |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#79012 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
An image of a badger standing on a log with three arrows and an olive branch positioned vertically behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS UNUM
IN GOD WE TRUST
LIBERTY
HALF DOLLAR
Engraver: Benjamin Hawkins
Designer: David Goode Parsons
Edge
Reeded
Comment
As the name suggests, this issue does not mark the 100th anniversary of statehood, which would occur six years later, but rather the start of the territorial government.
The designs, which have been criticized by some collectors, are the result of the strict instructions from the Coinage Committee of the Wisconsin Centennial Celebration and the work of two artists. A local university art student David Parsons prepared initial designs based on the requirements to feature the territorial seal on one side of the coin and a badger on the other. The models prepared by Parsons were rejected by the Mint, so modifications were performed by New York artist Benjamin Hawkwins to make the designs suitable for production. The final designs bore little resemblance to the initial rejected models, except for the identical themes presented.
The authorizing legislation for the 1936 Wisconsin Half Dollars specified a minimum mintage of 25,000 pieces, with no specified maximum. The minimum quantity was struck at the Philadelphia Mint and offered for sale for an initial price of $1.50 per coin plus postage. Unsold quantities remained available for many years.
Authorization: Public Law 74-593
Maximum Authorized Mintage: none (minimum mintage 25,000)
Interesting fact
The Wisconsin Territorial Centennial half dollar, minted in 1936, features a unique design that showcases the state's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse depicts a portrait of a Native American chief, while the reverse features a scene of a covered wagon and a pioneer family, symbolizing the state's early settlers. This coin is particularly interesting because it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Wisconsin's territorial status, making it a special edition coin that is highly sought after by collectors. Additionally, the coin's silver content and unique design make it a valuable and sought-after piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 25015 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Dollar (Wisconsin Territorial Centennial) 1936 coin.
