1936 Lynchburg Half Dollar

Coin Details

Auction Record

$15,275 MS67+ 07-28-2022 Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Description

The 1936 Lynchburg Half Dollar is a commemorative half dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint. With a mintage of 20,013, this is a scarce commemorative issue. Struck in 1936 to celebrate the sesquicentennial of the granting of Lynchburg, Virginia's city charter in 1786. The obverse features a bust of Senator Carter Glass of Virginia facing left, who was instrumental in creating the Federal Reserve System and served as Secretary of the Treasury, while the reverse displays the old Lynchburg courthouse with Liberty standing in the foreground. Designed by Charles Keck. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9324. With a mintage of 20,013, the Lynchburg Half Dollar is a moderately scarce single-year issue. Like the Sesquicentennial issue, it is notable for depicting a then-living person — Senator Glass was 78 years old when the coin was released.