Cleveland Great Lakes Exposition Half Dollar
Commemorative Coins
- Year of Issue: 1936
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 74-552
Background
The Cleveland Great Lakes Exposition Half Dollar was released in 1936 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the city of Cleveland and the Great Lakes Exposition.
Characteristics
The obverse design features Moses Cleaveland, who founded Cleveland.
The reverse features a mapmaker's compass poised over a map of the Great Lakes and pointing to the northern and southern extremities of the lakes. The stars indicate the locations of major cities.
Obverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- MOSES CLEAVELAND
- LIBERTY
- HALF DOLLAR
Reverse Inscriptions
- GREAT LAKES EXPOSITION
- CLEVELAND CENTENNIAL
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
- 1836
- 1936
Mint and Mint Mark
Artist Information
- Designer: Brenda Putnam