1936 Albany Half Dollar MS-65 PCGS

1936 Albany Half Dollar MS-65 PCGS
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Grade

MS-65

Population

The total number of coins graded by a specific grading service for a particular coin and grade combination.

1,683

Graded Higher

The total number of coins that have obtained a higher grade than the subject coin by a particular grading service.

1,418

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Specifications

  • Diameter: 30.6 mm
  • Denomination: 50 Cents
  • Metal Content: 0.3617 troy oz

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  • Product Details
    The Albany commemorative half dollar was struck to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the granting of a charter to the city of Albany, NY. It is graded MS-65 by PCGS.
    Coin Highlights:
    • Contains .3617 oz of Silver.
    • PCGS encapsulation guarantees the MS-65 condition.
    • Obverse: Features a beaver gnawing on a maple branch.
    • Reverse: Shows Governor Thomas Dongan, Peter Schuyler and Robert Livingston.

    Protect and display your Albany Half Dollar Silver Commem in style by adding an attractive display or gift box to your order.

    Add this 1936 Albany Half Dollar coin to your cart today!

    The American Beaver was so common in 17th century Albany, that trapping them for their pelts was the main industry in that area. The Albany commemorative was minted for local pride and to help fund the local celebrations in 1936 which featured a live beaver, then an endangered species. These coins originally sold for $2 each. The committee went on to sell these coins for another 7 years refusing to reduce the original issue price. After sales had virtually ceased the remaining unsold coins were then returned to the mint and melted.

    The Albany commemorative half dollar was struck to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the granting of a charter to the city of Albany, NY. This coins obverse has long been disputed, though its designer Gertrude K. Lathrop stated that the side with the beaver is the coins Obverse. The American Beaver was so common in 17th century Albany, that trapping them for their pelts was the main industry in that area. The beaver clutches a maple twig indicating New York's state tree, which symbolizes the growth and fertility of the area and the state. Its Reverse depicts Governor Thomas Dongan's farewell to Robert Livingston and Peter Schuyler, who hold the Albany city charter. The Albany commemorative was minted for local pride and to help fund the local celebrations in 1936 which featured a live beaver, then an endangered species. These coins were originally sold for $2 each. The committee went on to sell these coins for another 7 years refusing to reduce the original issue price. After sales had virtually ceased the remaining unsold coins were then returned to the mint and melted.
  • Specifications
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Coin ID 9227
Population

The total number of coins produced at a specific mint for a particular date and mintmark combination.

1,683
Grade MS-65
Graded Higher

The total number of coins that have obtained a higher grade than the subject coin by a particular grading service.

1,418
Mint Mark P - Philadelphia (Not Shown)
Mintage

The total number of coins produced at a specific mint for a particular date and mintmark combination

17,671

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