Old Spanish Trail Half Dollar
Commemorative Coins
- Year of Issue: 1935
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 74-97
Background
The Old Spanish Trail Half Dollar was released in 1935 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Cabeza de Vaca Expedition and the opening of the Old Spanish Trail.
Characteristics
This obverse design features a Texas steer skull and the name of the pioneer Alvar Nunez Cabeza De Vaca.
The reverse features a yucca plant in flower and a map showing the trail taken by Cabeza De Vaca.
Obverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- HALF DOLLAR
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
- LIBERTY
- ALVAR NUNEZ CABEZA DE VACA
Reverse Inscriptions
- OLD SPANISH TRAIL
- EL PASO
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- 1535-1935
Mint and Mint Mark
Artist Information
- Designer: L.W. Hoffecker