1936 (D) Cincinnati Half Dollar

Coin Details

Auction Record

$7,638 MS67 11-29-2012 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1936 (D) Cincinnati Half Dollar is a commemorative half dollar struck at the Denver Mint. With a mintage of just 5,005, this is a scarce issue sought by specialists. Issued in 1936 to honor Cincinnati's role as a center of American music and culture. The obverse features a bust of Stephen Foster facing right, the famous American songwriter known as the 'Father of American Music', while the reverse displays a female figure representing Music, kneeling and playing a lyre, with the inscription CINCINNATI. Designed by Constance Ortmayer. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9284. The Cincinnati Half Dollar is collected as a PDS set, with 5,005 pieces struck at each mint. Low mintages make complete sets scarce, but the coin's controversial marketing history is an important chapter in commemorative coin legislation.