Bridgeport, Connecticut Centennial Half Dollar

Commemorative Coins
  • Year of Issue: 1936
  • Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 74-596

Background

The Bridgeport, Connecticut Centennial Half Dollar was released in 1936 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the city’s incorporation.

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Characteristics

The obverse design features a portrait of circus promoter P.T. Barnum.

The reverse features an eagle.

Obverse Inscriptions

  • BRIDGEPORT CONNECTICUT CENTENNIAL
  • P.T. BARNUM
  • 1836-1936

Reverse Inscriptions

  • UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  • IN GOD WE TRUST
  • E PLURIBUS UNUM
  • LIBERTY
  • HALF DOLLAR

Mint and Mint Mark

Artist Information

  • Designer: Henry Kreis
Content last reviewed December 21, 2016

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