1936 (D) San Diego Half Dollar
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Coin Details
Auction Record
$38,400 MS68 04-13-2022 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1936 (D) San Diego Half Dollar is a commemorative half dollar struck at the Denver Mint. With a mintage of 30,092, this is a scarce commemorative issue. 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 second and final year with only 30,092 pieces, making it the scarcer of the two dates. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9372. 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.
