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Hudson, New York Sesquicentennial Half Dollar

Commemorative Coins
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1935 Hudson New York Sesquicentennial Silver Half Dollar Obverse 1935 Hudson New York Sesquicentennial Silver Half Dollar Obverse
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1935 Hudson New York Sesquicentennial Silver Half Dollar Reverse 1935 Hudson New York Sesquicentennial Silver Half Dollar Reverse
Year of Issue

1935

Authorizing Legislation

Public Law 74-48

Background

The Hudson, New York Sesquicentennial Half Dollar was released in 1935 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the city's founding.

Recipient Organization

The legislation stated: "Coins commemorating the founding of the city of Hudson, New York, shall be issued at par, and only upon the request of the committee, person, or persons duly authorized by the mayor of the city of Hudson, New York. . . ."

Characteristics

The obverse design features the seal of the city of Hudson.

The reverse features a two-masted sailing vessel under full sail with the moon in the background.

Obverse Inscriptions

  • CITY OF HUDSON NY
  • ET DECUS ET PRETIUM RECTI
  • E PLURIBUS UNUM
  • 1785–1935

Reverse Inscriptions

  • UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  • IN GOD WE TRUST
  • HUDSON
  • HALF DOLLAR

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