½ Dollar Albany, New York Charter, United States

½ Dollar Albany, New York Charter, United States, 1936 obverse image½ Dollar Albany, New York Charter, United States, 1936 reverse image
½ Dollar Albany, New York Charter coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    United States flagUnited States
  • Years of Minting:
    1936
  • Period:
    Federal republic (1776-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)
½ Dollar Albany, New York Charter Reference Price

Reference Price

$427.80-$750.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

½ Dollar Albany, New York Charter Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Colonial Governor Sir Thomas Dongan presenting a charter to Peter Schuyler, Albanys first mayor, and Robert Livingston. An eagle in flight appears above the scene.

Engraver:

Getrude K. Lathrop

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Beaver with a maple branch.

Engraver:

Getrude K. Lathrop

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

½ Dollar Albany, New York Charter Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

UNITED · STATES · OF · AMERICA E PLURIBUS UNUM IN GOD WE TRUST HALF · DOLLAR

Reverse:

SETTLED · 1614 · CHARTERED · 1686 1936 ALBANY · N · Y ·

½ Dollar Albany, New York Charter Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.900)

Size

½ Dollar Albany, New York Charter sizes
  • Weight:12.50 g
  • Diameter:30.60 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Reeded

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