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Maryland Tercentenary Half Dollar

Commemorative Coins
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1934 Maryland Tercentenary Commemorative Silver Half Dollar Obverse 1934 Maryland Tercentenary Commemorative Silver Half Dollar Obverse
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1934 Maryland Tercentenary Commemorative Silver Half Dollar Reverse 1934 Maryland Tercentenary Commemorative Silver Half Dollar Reverse
Year of Issue

1934

Authorizing Legislation

Public Law 73-215

Background

The Maryland Tercentenary Half Dollar was released in 1934 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the founding of the Province of Maryland.

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 Maryland Tercentenary Commission projects."

Characteristics

The obverse design features the likeness of Cecil Calvert, Lord Baltimore.

The reverse features Calvert's coat of arms.

Obverse Inscriptions

  • UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  • E PLURIBUS UNUM
  • IN GOD WE TRUST
  • CECIL CLAVERT
  • HALF DOLLAR

Reverse Inscriptions

  • MARYLAND TERCENTENARY
  • FATTI MASCII PAROLE FEMINE
  • 1634-1934

Mint and Mint Mark

Artist Credits