Robinson-Arkansas Centennial Half Dollar
Commemorative Coins
- Year of Issue: 1936
Background
The Arkansas Centennial Half Dollar was first issued in 1936 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the admission of Arkansas into the Union.
Characteristics
The obverse design features an eagle with wings spread against a background containing rays and stars. The models for this coin were prepared by Emily Bates.
The reverse design features a portrait of Senator Joseph T. Robinson.
Obverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- ARKANSAS
- HALF DOLLAR
- 1936
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
Reverse Inscriptions
- ARKANSAS CENTENNIAL
- 1836-1936
- LIBERTY
- JOSEPH T. ROBINSON
Mint and Mint Mark
Artist Information
Obverse- Designer: Edward Everett Burr
- Designer: Henry Kreis