Pilgrim Tercentenary Half Dollar
Commemorative Coins
- Year of Issue: 1920
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 66-203
Background
The Pilgrim Tercentenary Half Dollar was released in 1920 to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the landing of the Mayflower.
Characteristics
The obverse design features a pilgrim carrying a Bible.
The reverse features the Mayflower, the ship that brought the pilgrims to Massachusetts.
Obverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- PILGRIM HALF DOLLAR
- IN GOD WE TRUST
Reverse Inscriptions
- PILGRIM TERCENTENARY CELEBRATION
- 1620-1920
Mint and Mint Mark
Artist Information
- Designer: Cyrus E. Dallin