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Columbia, South Carolina Sesquicentennial Half Dollar

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1936 Columbia South Carolina Sesquicentennial Silver Half Dollar Obverse 1936 Columbia South Carolina Sesquicentennial Silver Half Dollar Obverse
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1936 Columbia South Carolina Sesquicentennial Silver Half Dollar Reverse 1936 Columbia South Carolina Sesquicentennial Silver Half Dollar Reverse
Year of Issue

1936

Authorizing Legislation

Public Law 74-476

Background

The Columbia, South Carolina Sesquicentennial Half Dollar was released in 1936 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the city's founding as the state capital.

Recipient Organization

The legislation stated: "The coins authorized herein shall be issued in such numbers, and at such times as they may be requested by the committee, duly authorized by said mayor of Columbia, South Carolina, only upon payment to the United States of the face value of such coins."

Characteristics

The obverse design features a figure of Justice with scales and a sword is flanked by images of the original and present capitol buildings.

The reverse features a palmetto tree, with oak and ribbon binding stars at the base, a symbol of South Carolina. An additional 13 stars encircle the tree.

Obverse Inscriptions

  • COLUMBIA SOUTH CAROLINA
  • SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF THE CAPITAL
  • 1786
  • 1936
  • LIBERTY

Reverse Inscriptions

  • UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  • HALF DOLLAR
  • E PLURBUS UNUM
  • IN GOD WE TRUST

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