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Connecticut Tercentenary Half Dollar

Commemorative Coins
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1935 Connecticut Tercentenary Silver Half Dollar Obverse 1935 Connecticut Tercentenary Silver Half Dollar Obverse
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1935 Connecticut Tercentenary Silver Half Dollar Reverse 1935 Connecticut Tercentenary Silver Half Dollar Reverse
Year of Issue

1935

Authorizing Legislation

Public Law 73-446

Background

The Connecticut Tercentenary Half Dollar was released in 1935 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the colony's founding.

Recipient Organization

The legislation stated: "Such coins may be disposed of at par or at a premium by said Commission and all proceeds shall be used in furtherance of the Connecticut Tercentenary Commission projects."

Characteristics

The obverse design features an eagle with folded wings standing on a rock.

The reverse features The Charter Oak.

Obverse Inscriptions

  • IN GOD WE TRUST
  • LIBERTY
  • THE CHARTER OAK
  • CONNECTICUT
  • 1635-1935

Reverse Inscriptions

  • UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  • E PLURIBUS UNUM
  • HALF DOLLAR

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