Columbia, South Carolina Sesquicentennial Half Dollar
Commemorative Coins
- Year of Issue: 1936
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 74-476
Background
The Columbia, South Carolina Sesquicentennial Half Dollar was released in 1936 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the city’s founding as the state capital.
Characteristics
The obverse design features a figure of Justice with scales and a sword is flanked by images of the original and present capitol buildings.
The reverse features a palmetto tree, with oak and ribbon binding stars at the base, a symbol of South Carolina. An additional 13 stars encircle the tree.
Obverse Inscriptions
- COLUMBIA SOUTH CAROLINA
- SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF THE CAPITAL
- 1786
- 1936
- LIBERTY
Reverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- HALF DOLLAR
- E PLURBUS UNUM
- IN GOD WE TRUST
Mint and Mint Mark
Artist Information
- Designer: A. Wolfe Davidson