York County, Maine Tercentenary Half Dollar
Commemorative Coins
- Year of Issue: 1936
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 74-822
Background
The York County, Maine Tercentenary Half Dollar was released in 1936 to commemorate the county’s 300th anniversary.
Characteristics
The obverse design features a stockade on the Saco River.
The reverse features the seal of York County.
Obverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- HALF DOLLAR
- LIBERTY
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
Reverse Inscriptions
- YORK COUNTY
- FIRST COUNTY IN MAINE
- 1636
- 1836
- IN GOD WE TRUST
Mint and Mint Mark
Artist Information
Obverse- Designer: Walter H. Rich
- Designer: Walter H. Rich