1935 (S) San Diego Half Dollar

Coin Details

Auction Record

$18,400 MS68 01-08-2003 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1935 (S) San Diego Half Dollar is a commemorative half dollar struck at the San Francisco Mint. The U.S. Mint produced 70,132 examples. Authorized to celebrate the California-Pacific International Exposition held in San Diego's Balboa Park in 1935 and 1936. The obverse features a seated female figure representing Minerva with a bear at her side, symbolizing California, with the observation tower of the California Building in the background, while the reverse displays a chapel within the grounds of the California-Pacific International Exposition in San Diego's Balboa Park. Designed by Robert Aitken. The first year of issue with 70,132 pieces struck at the San Francisco Mint. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9371. The 1935 issue had a substantial mintage of 70,132, while the 1936 issue was limited to 30,092 pieces, making it considerably scarcer. The exposition setting in Balboa Park continues to serve as a cultural landmark in San Diego.