1936 Cleveland Centennial/Great Lakes Exposition Silver Half Dollar PCGS/NGC MS65

So Popular, It Was Struck Twice!

This Cleveland Centennial/Great Lakes Exposition Commemorative Half Dollar shows a date of 1936, but it was so popular that the U.S. Mint issued the coin in both 1936 and 1937! This sets it apart from many other commemoratives as one to actually reach its maximum mintage — In this case, 50,030 pieces. As the coin’s name suggests, it marked the 100th year of Cleveland, and coincided with the Great Lakes Exposition held on the shores of Lake Erie. Secure this popular commemorative graded by either the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) or Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) in Gem Uncirculated Mint State-65 (MS65) condition! Grading service varies.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• POPULAR COMMEMORATIVE DESIGN –The 1936 Cleveland Centennial/Great Lakes Exposition Silver Half Dollar was a popular commemorative that honored the 100th anniversary of the founding of Cleveland, Ohio. Its obverse featured Moses Cleveland, the founder and namesake of the city. The reverse depicts a map of the Great Lakes region with stars placed at the location of prominent cities. A compass appears above the map with the point at the slightly larger star representing Cleveland.
• STRUCK IN FINE SILVER – Each 1936 Cleveland Centennial/Great Lakes Exposition Silver Half Dollar was struck in 90% silver at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia.
• LEGAL-TENDER COMMEMORATIVE COIN – The 1936 Cleveland Centennial/Great Lakes Exposition Silver Half Dollar is 50 cents legal tender.
• BEAUTIFUL BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED CONDITION –Your 1936 Cleveland Centennial/Great Lakes Exposition Silver Half Dollar has been graded by either the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) or Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) in Gem Uncirculated Mint State-65 (MS65) condition! Grading service varies.
• LOW LIMITED EDITION – The U.S. Mint struck 50,030 of these coins — 25,015 in 1936 and 25,015 in 1937. Both years have the same 1936 year date.