Issued in 1937, the US Mint offered a Battle of Gettysburg Commemorative Half Dollar to honor the upcoming 1838 75th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. This vintage 1936 Battle of Gettysburg Commemorative Half Dollar showcases a remarkable, sharp strike with lustrous fields and a gentle satin-like finish. Only seven pieces from 1936 earned a higher grade than this MS67+ specimen. Now, the 1936 Battle of Gettysburg Commemorative Half Dollar is available online at JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Coin arrives in a protective plastic slab!
• Marks the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg!
• Total mintage of only 26,928 coins!
• Limited availability of certified coins!
• Contains .36169 troy oz of actual silver content.
• Issued a face value of $.50 (USD) by the United States.
• Bears a Grade of Mint State 67+ from the Professional Coin Grading Service.
• Obverse features busts of a Union soldier and a Confederate soldier.
• Reverse includes a pillar with the Union shield on one side and the Confederate shield on the other.

This 1936 Battle of Gettysburg Commemorative Half Dollar is in Mint State 67+ condition, indicating it is among the highest-quality MS67 coins. MS67 coins traditionally showcase full luster with three or four minuscule contact marks, one or two of which may be in the primary focal fields. This specific coin features champagne-gold toning along the periphery of the design field and frosted highlights on both sides of the coin. 

For the obverse of 1936 Battle of Gettysburg Half Dollar Coins, you’ll find the busts of soldiers from each side. This powerful image of a Union soldier alongside a Confederate soldier sends a powerful message of healing and unity in the aftermath of the conflict.

In the reverse design of the 1936 Battle of Gettysburg Commemorative Half Dollar is a depiction of a large pillar topped by an ax head. The left side features the Union shield, while the right side includes the Confederate shield.

The Battle of Gettysburg, fought July 1-3, 1863, marked a crucial turning point in the American Civil War. Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s invasion of Pennsylvania ended in a devastating defeat, with his Army of Northern Virginia suffering approximately 28,000 casualties. The Union victory halted Confederate momentum and gave the North renewed confidence in eventual victory. Following Gettysburg, Lee’s forces were largely on the defensive for the remainder of the war.

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