Lynchburg, Virginia Sesquicentennial Half Dollar
Commemorative Coins
- Year of Issue: 1936
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 74-625
Background
The Lynchburg, Virginia Sesquicentennial Half Dollar was released in 1936 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the founding of Lynchburg.
Characteristics
The obverse design features Senator Carter Glass.
The reverse features the standing figure of Liberty and an image of the Lynchburg court house.
Obverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- LIBERTY
- CARTER GLASS
Reverse Inscriptions
- LYNCHBURG VIRGINIA SESQUICENTENNIAL
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
- 1786
- 1936
- HALF DOLLAR
Mint and Mint Mark
Artist Information
- Designer: Charles Keck