1936 Elgin Centennial Commemorative Half MS-64 PCGS
Numismatic
1936 Elgin Centennial Commemorative Half MS-64 PCGS
This 1936 silver half dollar celebrates the centennial of Elgin, Illinois, with a design that honors the region's early pioneers. Struck in 0.900 fine silver, this coin contains 0.3617 troy ounces of precious metal. The piece has been certified in Mint State 64 (MS-64), preserving the crisp details of its unique artistic elements. The obverse presents a strong, idealized profile of a pioneer man. On the reverse, the coin features a detailed depiction of the Pioneer Memorial statue. This monument, funded through the original distribution of these very half dollars, stands as a tribute to the early settlers of the area. Inscriptions on the coin include the year 1673, which marks the historic arrival of explorers Louis Joliet and Jacques Marquette in the Illinois Territory. Legible legends on the surface include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "ELGIN ILLINOIS," "PIONEER MEMORIAL," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," and the "HALF DOLLAR" denomination.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1936 |
| Grade | MS-64 (PCGS) |
| Legal-tender face value | 50 Cents |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 0.3617 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
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