Countdown to America's 250th Anniversary 
Henry G. Kreis
Obverse & Reverse
Bridgeport, Connecticut Centennial Half Dollar
1936 Bridgeport Connecticut Centennial Silver Half Dollar Obverse
1936 Bridgeport Connecticut Centennial Silver Half Dollar Reverse
Background
The Bridgeport, Connecticut Centennial Half Dollar was released in 1936 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the city's incorporation.
Recipient Organization
The legislation stated: "The coins . . . shall be issued only upon the request of the Bridgeport, Centennial, Incorporated, Bridgeport, Connecticut, upon payment by it of the par value of such coins. Such coins may be disposed of at par or at a premium by such Bridgeport Centennial, Incorporated, and the net proceeds shall be used by it in defraying the expenses incidental and appropriate to the commemoration of such event."
Characteristics
The obverse design features a portrait of circus promoter P.T. Barnum.
The reverse features an eagle.
Obverse Inscriptions
- BRIDGEPORT CONNECTICUT CENTENNIAL
- P.T. BARNUM
- 1836-1936
Reverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
- LIBERTY
- HALF DOLLAR