Texas Centennial Half Dollar
Commemorative Coins
- Year of Issue: 1934
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 73-59
Background
The Texas Centennial Half Dollar was released in 1934 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Texas declaring its independence from Mexico.
Characteristics
The obverse design features an eagle superimposed on a large star, clasping an oak branch.
The reverse features the winged kneeling female figure of Liberty extending a left arm over the Alamo. She holds a spray of laurel in her right hand and is flanked by portrait likenesses of Houston and Austin and the tops of six battle flags.
Obverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
- 1935
- HALF DOLLAR
Reverse Inscriptions
- THE TEXAS INDEPENDENCE CENTENNIAL
- HOUSTON
- LIBERTY
- AUSTIN
- 1836-1936
- REMEMBER THE ALAMO
Mint and Mint Mark
Artist Information
- Designer: Pompeo Coppini