Providence, Rhode Island Tercentenary Half Dollar
Commemorative Coins
- Year of Issue: 1936
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 74-48
Background
The Providence, Rhode Island Tercentenary Half Dollar was released in 1936 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the city’s founding.
Characteristics
The obverse design features an Indian at Slate Rock welcoming Roger Williams in a canoe with the sun rising over the ocean in the background.
The reverse features the shield of the State of Rhode Island.
Obverse Inscriptions
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- 1636
- RHODE ISLAND
- 1936
- LIBERTY
Reverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- HOPE
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
- HALF DOLLAR
Mint and Mint Mark
Artist Information
- Designer: Arthur Graham Carey