Norfolk, Virginia Bicentennial Half Dollar
Commemorative Coins
- Year of Issue: 1936
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 74-164
Background
The Norfolk, Virginia Bicentennial Half Dollar was released in 1936 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Norfolk becoming a borough.
Characteristics
The obverse design features the official seal of the city of Norfolk—a ship plow and stocks of grain.
The reverse features a mace flanked by two floral sprays and the year 1636.
Obverse Inscriptions
- BOROUGH OF NORFOLK BICENTENNIAL
- 1936
- CITY OF NORFOLK VIRGINIA
- TOWN–1682
- BOROUGH–1736
- CITY–1845
- ET TERRA ET MARE DIVITAE TUAE CRESCAS
Reverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- HALF DOLLAR
- NORFOLK VIRGINIA LAND GRANT
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
- LIBERTY
Mint and Mint Mark
Artist Information
- Designer: William Marks Simpson