To celebrate the 300th Anniversary of the first European settlement of Long Island, New York in 1936, the U.S. Mint released a special coin. The Long Island Tercentenary Silver Half Dollar was one of many commemorative coins struck during the 1930s. It had a small mintage of just over 100,000 coins, yet it is one of the most readily available of these vintage commemorative coins from the era.
The obverse shows the overlaid busts of a Dutchman and Native American man, while the reverse depicts a three-masted Dutch ship. The coin was designed by Howard Weinman, the son of the acclaimed designer Adolf A. Weinman of Walking Liberty/Silver Eagle fame. Struck with 90% Silver, this is a fantastic coin to collect. Don't pass up this opportunity to secure the 1936 Long Island Silver Commemorative Half Dollar in collector's quality circulated condition (approximately AU 58 condition) for your collection today!
Highlights:
- 90% Silver half dollar
- Low mintage
- AU 58 condition
