1 oz Gold Bars. Proof & Mint Sets. 1936 Albany Half Dollar MS-64 NGC – SKU#4500. Photos in this listing may or may not be stock photos. The photos are meant to be an indication of the product you will receive. 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 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. The committee went on to sell these coins for another 7 years refusing to reduce the original issue price. 1,359 Item as described. Item exactly as shown! Rec’d item, looking forward to doing business with again. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins: US\Commemorative\Silver (1892-1954)”. The seller is “apmex” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Brand: US Mint
- MPN: 4500
- Year: 1936
- Fineness: 0.900
- Denomination: 50 Cents
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Circulated/Uncirculated: 0
- Certification: NGC
