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The 1936 Albany Charter Commemorative Half Dollar was a United States commemorative coin struck to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the granting of a charter to the city of Albany, New York, by English colonial governor Thomas Dongan in 1686. Designed by sculptor Gertrude K. Lathrop, the coin was authorized by Congress and minted at the Philadelphia Mint with a maximum authorized mintage of 25,000 pieces. This 1936 Albany Charter Commemorative Half Dollar earned an MS66 certification and boasts a vibrant, satin luster. Now, the 1936 Albany Charter Commemorative Half Dollar is available online at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
This 1936 Albany Charter Commemorative Half Dollar Coin comes with an MS66 certification. The center of the obverse field features blast-white silver, with amber and gold hues around the rim. The reverse features a similar blast-white center with a mostly untoned surface and pleasing sheen.
For the obverse of the 1936 Albany Charter Half Dollar Coin, the design depicts Thomas Dongan, the British colonial Governor of New York, who granted Albany its charter in 1686, along with Robert Livingston, the city’s first recorder and an important figure in its early government. The two men are shown standing together in period dress, with Dongan holding a document presumed to be the charter itself.
In the reverse design of the 1936 Albany Charter Commemorative Half Dollar, the design features a beaver gnawing on a maple branch, a design element chosen to represent the fur trade that was central to Albany’s early economy and prosperity. The beaver appears in profile, positioned centrally on the coin’s face, with the inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” arcing above and “HALF DOLLAR” below. The year “1936” appears near the bottom of the design, and the motto “E PLURIBUS UNUM” is also incorporated into the layout. This imagery connects the coin directly to Albany’s Dutch colonial heritage and its historical role as a major trading post.
The Albany Charter Commemorative Half Dollar was issued by the US Mint to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Albany receiving its municipal charter and to provide financial support for the city’s anniversary celebration in 1936. During the 1930s, commemorative coins were frequently authorized by Congress as fundraising tools for local historical celebrations, expositions, and anniversary events, with the coins sold at a premium above face value to collectors. The Albany committee successfully lobbied Congress for authorization to strike the half dollar, intending to use proceeds from coin sales to offset the costs of organizing festivities and historical programs marking this significant milestone in the city’s history.
JM Bullion customer service can help you buy commemorative 90% silver at 800-276-6508. We are also available online through our web chat and email address.
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The 1936 Albany Charter Commemorative Half Dollar was a United States commemorative coin struck to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the granting of a charter to the city of Albany, New York, by English colonial governor Thomas Dongan in 1686. Designed by sculptor Gertrude K. Lathrop, the coin was authorized by Congress and minted at the Philadelphia Mint with a maximum authorized mintage of 25,000 pieces. This 1936 Albany Charter Commemorative Half Dollar earned an MS66 certification and boasts a vibrant, satin luster. Now, the 1936 Albany Charter Commemorative Half Dollar is available online at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
This 1936 Albany Charter Commemorative Half Dollar Coin comes with an MS66 certification. The center of the obverse field features blast-white silver, with amber and gold hues around the rim. The reverse features a similar blast-white center with a mostly untoned surface and pleasing sheen.
For the obverse of the 1936 Albany Charter Half Dollar Coin, the design depicts Thomas Dongan, the British colonial Governor of New York, who granted Albany its charter in 1686, along with Robert Livingston, the city’s first recorder and an important figure in its early government. The two men are shown standing together in period dress, with Dongan holding a document presumed to be the charter itself.
In the reverse design of the 1936 Albany Charter Commemorative Half Dollar, the design features a beaver gnawing on a maple branch, a design element chosen to represent the fur trade that was central to Albany’s early economy and prosperity. The beaver appears in profile, positioned centrally on the coin’s face, with the inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” arcing above and “HALF DOLLAR” below. The year “1936” appears near the bottom of the design, and the motto “E PLURIBUS UNUM” is also incorporated into the layout. This imagery connects the coin directly to Albany’s Dutch colonial heritage and its historical role as a major trading post.
The Albany Charter Commemorative Half Dollar was issued by the US Mint to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Albany receiving its municipal charter and to provide financial support for the city’s anniversary celebration in 1936. During the 1930s, commemorative coins were frequently authorized by Congress as fundraising tools for local historical celebrations, expositions, and anniversary events, with the coins sold at a premium above face value to collectors. The Albany committee successfully lobbied Congress for authorization to strike the half dollar, intending to use proceeds from coin sales to offset the costs of organizing festivities and historical programs marking this significant milestone in the city’s history.
JM Bullion customer service can help you buy commemorative 90% silver at 800-276-6508. We are also available online through our web chat and email address.
