1936 Delaware Tercentenary Silver Half Dollar NGC MS65 – Classic Commemorative 50c VaultBox Series 5. Up for sale is a beautiful 1936 Delaware Tercentenary silver half dollar, graded MS 65 by NGC in the special VaultBox – Series 5 holder. This is a high-grade example of one of the most historic and popular early U. Type: Delaware Tercentenary Commemorative Half Dollar. Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper – 12.5 g, 30.6. Mint: Philadelphia (no mintmark – all were struck at Philly). Grade: MS 65 (Mint State 65) certified by NGC. Holder: NGC VaultBox – Series 5 (see photos for full label and cert number). Eye appeal & surfaces. Coin shows original light golden / champagne patina with subtle hints of pastel toning under a light. Strong luster rolls across both sides – exactly what you want to see on a classic commem in MS65. Obverse: Old Swedes (Holy Trinity) Church in Wilmington, Delaware-windows, door frames and tower details are sharply struck, with only light contact ticks in the open fields. The rays breaking through the cloud above the church are nicely defined. No problems, damage, or cleaning-just a bright, original classic commemorative in a fresh NGC holder. Obverse design: Old Swedes Church, dedicated in 1699 and one of the oldest churches in continuous use in the U. With a cloud and rays above symbolizing divine guidance. Designed by sculptor Carl L. Schmitz, chosen via a competition judged by U. Mint Chief Engraver John R. Sinnock and sculptor Robert Tait MacKenzie. Only about 20,993 pieces survive after roughly 4,000 unsold coins were melted, making this one of the lower-mintage classic commemoratives. This coin combines low mintage, strong eye appeal, and a solid MS65 grade -a great addition to any classic commem set or type collection. Carefully packed in a bubble mailer and inner protection, fully insured with tracking. Please use the high-resolution photos as your primary guide to grade and eye appeal-the coin you see is the exact coin you will receive. Be sure to visit my profile / store to see more certified classic commemorative halves, Morgan & Peace dollars, and other nice collector coins. New inventory added regularly!