1936 Albany Silver Half Dollar MS-64 PCGS

The Albany commemorative half dollar was struck to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the granting of a charter to the city of Albany, NY.
Coin Highlights:

• Contains .3617 oz of Silver.
• PCGS encapsulation guarantees the MS-64 condition.
• Obverse: Features a beaver gnawing on a maple branch.
• Reverse: Shows Governor Thomas Dongan, Peter Schuyler and Robert Livingston.

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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.