To commemorate the 300th anniversary of the founding of Providence and help fund a memorial to Roger Williams. Obverse – John H. Benson and Arthur G. Roger Williams kneeling in a canoe with his right hand raised as a gesture of friendship. His left hand is holding a Bible. A Narragansett Indian is standing on the State Rock shore with his hand extended, greeting Williams. In the left background, behind the Narragansett is a stalk of corn. The sun is rising in the background. The anniversary dates “1936” and “1636” and the words “RHODE ISLAND” are located between the inner and outer borders. Reverse – John H. A stylized state seal of Rhode Island. The Anchor of Hope is in the center of the coin with a ribbon above the anchor. The word “HOPE” is emblazoned on the ribbon. 1936 S – Rhode Island Commemorative Silver Half Dollar – NGC MS66.