1936 Delaware Half Dollar

Coin Details

Auction Record

$18,400 MS67 CAC 01-03-2012 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1936 Delaware Half Dollar is a commemorative half dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint. With a mintage of 20,993, this is a scarce commemorative issue. Struck in 1936 to mark the 300th anniversary of the founding of the Swedish colony on the banks of the Delaware River in 1638. The obverse features a ship resembling the Kalmar Nyckel, which brought the first Swedish settlers to Delaware in 1638, under full sail, while the reverse displays the Old Swedes Church in Wilmington, Delaware, built in 1698 and the oldest church building in the United States still in regular use. Designed by Carl L. Schmitz. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9301. With 20,993 pieces struck, the Delaware Tercentenary Half Dollar is a moderately scarce single-year issue. The Old Swedes Church depicted on the reverse remains a National Historic Landmark and active parish today.