Texas Half dollar MS Values

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Melt: $31.23 (0.3617 oz Silver)

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Texas Half dollar MS Values

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Designed by Pompeo Coppini, features on its obverse, these commemoratives were sold for $1 apiece. The Texas half dollars of 1934 through 1938 are generally common coins and are highly popular with coin collectors -- especially those living in Texas or with Lone Star roots. Most examples of the 1934 Texas half dollar are available in the uncirculated grades of MS63-66, though pieces grading MS67 or higher are quite scarce.

down This coin is made of 90% silver; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $31.23

Obverse: Features an eagle before a five-pointed star, referencing the Texas Lone Star symbol.

Reverse: The reverse showcases several design elements, including the winged goddess Victory, cameo portraits of Texas Republic founders General Sam Houston and Stephen Austin, and the famous Alamo.

Basic Information

GSID:

193369

Coin Date:

Texas

Denomination:

50c / Half dollar

Designation:

MS

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.9

Weight:

12.5 gr

Weight:

0.475 oz

Precious Metal Weight:

0.3617 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

30.6 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Pompeo Coppini

Obverse Designer:

Pompeo Coppini

Reverse Designer:

Pompeo Coppini

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