Texas Independence Half Dollar 1936 S MS 65 PCGS Unc SKU:CPC9215. A genuine 1936 S Texas Independence Centennial Commemorative Silver Half Dollar Coin, graded and certified MS 65 by PCGS. This historic 90% silver half dollar is considered by many to be the most beautiful U. It was struck to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Texas independence. The obverse shows a proud eagle holding an oak branch before a large five-pointed star. On the reverse, winged Victory kneels between two medallions. One bears the portrait of General Sam Houston. The other depicts Texas founder Stephen Austin. The images you see are for the exact item you will receive.